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Call for financial imbalance to be addressed
In May, delegates from 44 Councils across New South Wales attended the Local Government Financial Awareness Conference. Staged in Parkes, a clear message from the…
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Redcliffe wins National Annual Report Award
Redcliffe City Council’s commitment to open and accountable communications has again been recognised with its 1999/2000 Annual Report picking up a national Annual Report Award.…
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Cooperation aids funding options
For some time, Gladstone City Council in Queensland has foreseen the need for a Strategic Ring Road, and has planned to ensure a future corridor…
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Strengthening bridges to meet modern road users’ needs *
When it comes to providing quality road and bridge infrastructure, one of the biggest challenges being faced by Australia’s road authorities and Councils is that…
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Improving purchasing processes
As part of Wollongong City Council’s quality approach to services, an analysis was undertaken of purchasing transactions and related costs. It found that 8,000 purchase…
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Working for survival
“Five years ago Kojonup Shire Council employed consultants to review the running of the Shire,” said Acting Shire President, Councillor George Bailye. “As a result,…
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New approach by rural Shire reaps dividends
“Some years ago Council realised that for Kojonup to have any impact in the region, to save its rural sector and continue to improve service…
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The gateway to WA’s Great Southern Region
Steeped in history, set in scenic rolling countryside and centred around a beautiful freshwater spring, Kojonup is more than just a gateway to Western Australia’s…
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Capitalising on attributes
Kojonup is ideally located on the busy Albany Highway tourist route. Recognising the major tourism appeal of the southern coastal areas of Albany, Denmark and…
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Catalyst for new ventures
Chief Executive Officer, Wally Lenyszyn, is adamant that the role of Local Government must change from merely concentrating on basic services and landuse controls. “Councils…
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Tourist train a winner
After extensive flood damage in the 1980s, the Boyup Brook to Katanning rail line which passed through Kojonup was closed. Kojonup’s heritage wooden railway station,…
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Enhancing rural opportunities through high tech facility
Kojonup’s combined Telecentre and Rural Transaction Centre (RTC) is a community owned and managed facility that provides new opportunities, support and services to the community.…
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