News
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New look Focus for 2001
In October, Local Government Focus, commenced its 17th year of publication. January 2001 will also mark Focus’ 5th birthday as a national newspaper. Going from…
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Editorial
After regaining control of superannuation on behalf of NSW Councils just three years ago, the Local Government Superannuation Scheme is not only a recognised leader…
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President’s comment
Each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Ian Michel, President of the Western Australian Municipal…
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Blending the old and new in Broome
On 24 November, the Premier of Western Australia, Richard Court, officially opened the new Shire of Broome Administration building. He congratulated the Shire on a…
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Mow-A-CEO delivers dollars
At the recent 50th Anniversary Conference of the Institute of Municipal Management &endash; Qld Division, Executive Director, Tony Wehlow, told delegates that, following a successful…
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Five green ticks for Marion
The City of Marion has recognised the need to identify and manage the environmental aspects of its own activities by committing to the establishment of…
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Managing development disputes made easy
A major Interactive Conference on managing development and environmental disputes will be held at the Wentworth Hotel, Sydney on 2-3 April 2001. It will be…
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New roads from old concrete
Roads built with recycled material are a concrete reality for Western Australia, thanks to the determination of local company Waste Stream Management, and the support…
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Managing Internet productivity
Local Councils, Government Departments and businesses alike, are recognising the ever increasing benefits of providing Internet access to employees. But Internet access can result in…
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City of Playford – a community of assets
By David Bernard* Sure, the City of Playford manages its assets well, but this is not where our asset management stops. We have a 10…
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Creating a better future together
The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town Council and Tangentyere Council is set to benefit both Councils and all residents in Alice…
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Why ‘e’ equals ‘c’ in Brisbane
Part of Brisbane City Council’s ‘Smart City’ strategy has been the development of seamless customer service. An underlying principle has been that ‘e’ is in…