News
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Murilla showcases its diversity of opportunities
On 6 June, Queensland Day, Murilla Shire Council took an innovative step in staging the Murilla Vision Millennium Roadshow/Expo at the Carlton Crest Hotel, Brisbane.…
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CPS online services
Since last reported in March, Cooperative Purchasing Services (CPS) General Manager, Ian Holden, advises that there has been significant activity in establishing its e-Procurement Service,…
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SEGRA 2001 Conference
The fifth Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia (SEGRA) national conference is being hosted by the City of Thuringowa, in tropical north Queensland from 10-12…
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Mantle of safety over Taroom Shire with SES GPS system
Taroom Shire Council, in the central Queensland highlands, and its local State Emergency Service units have developed a unique location marking system to protect the…
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Tas Annual Conference
‘The Symphony of Local Government – Communities, Creativity, Harmony’‘The Symphony of Local Government – Communities, Creativity, Harmony’ Once again the Local Government Annual Conference was jointly hosted by the Local Government Association of…
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Traineeships for improved community care at Moonee Valley
City of Moonee Valley and Northern Group Training (NGT) are working together to provide Council’s frail clients with qualified care, through their Community Care traineeships.…
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Launceston’s Search: A handbook on change for community leaders
Most Councils engage their communities in some form of consultation. This may be to identify gaps in services, review current systems or provide feedback on…
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International overview at LGMA Congress
Once again, there were a number of international delegates at this year’s Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) National Congress and Expo. Some attended as part…
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What’s at risk?
Emergency Risk Management Project at Serpentine-JarrahdaleEmergency Risk Management Project at Serpentine-Jarrahdale The Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale in Western Australia covers some 920 square kilometres. It is located 50 kilometres south of…
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Major rail investment announcement for Victoria’s west
The Glenelg Shire welcomed the State Budget announcement that brings rail standardisation a step closer for Western Victoria. The announcement is the result of a…
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Keeping shopping trolleys at bay
In response to widespread complaints, safety hazards and environmental damage, Hobsons Bay City Council in Melbourne has developed a Code of practice for the management…
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Dieback Working Group fighting back
The Dieback Working Group recently appointed a new Project Coordinator, Paul Zuvela , to assist in the fight against the Phytophthora cinnamomi (dieback) disease that…

