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Managing service delivery by Rob Wilson *
By Rob Wilson * A mindset change is involved in moving from the management of ‘assets and resources’ to the ‘delivery of services’. The transition…
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Revitalising Playford through asset management by David Bernard *
By David Bernard * Asset Management is playing a key role in the City of Playford’s revitalisation initiatives. The recently completed Asset Management Strategy identifies…
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Infrastructure – avoiding the crunch
Speaking at the recent Tasmanian Local Government Annual Conference, General Manager Corporate Strategy at Cairns City Council, John Howard, stated that he believes the crunch…
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Knowledge-based enterprise asset management *
Maintenance – it used to be a dirty word. Connotations of grease under the fingernails, emergency repairs, fix it at whatever the cost, just get…
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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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