Laidley makes connections
Laidley Shire Council, in conjunction with Queensland Transport, is developing the first Integrated Local Transport Plan (ILTP) for a rural Shire in Queensland....
Whistle while you work
As people strive to be more efficient in a competitive work environment they often work longer hours, fret about their performance and forget...
Peer review a winner
A Council Advice Program in Western Australia is going from strength to strength according to Steve Cole from the Department of Local Government....
Community skills
Training and development for staff is an obvious responsibility for Councils. However, Maroochy Shire has taken the concept a step further by instituting...
Training made easy
A comprehensive Induction Program and Staff Manual developed by Manningham City Council's Aged and Disability Services is successfully guiding new staff through the...
Who’s who at Holdfast Bay
Adelaide's Holdfast Bay was established in 1997 following the amalgamation of the former Glenelg and Brighton Councils. Extensive customer training carried out by...
Toowoomba leads the way in job training
"Providing job opportunities for young people in regional areas is a major issue for all communities," said Councillor Barry Parker from Toowoomba City...
Learning curve smoothed out
While Local Government staff must have training and experience to match the requirements of their job, elected members who are charged with the...
GreenWeb – Sydney
Councils and Communities Working in Partnership for Biodiversity Conservation The GreenWeb - Sydney: Vegetation Management Plan was initiated by the Sydney Regional Organisations...
‘Towards Best Practice’
- an electronic smorgasbord of innovation, benchmarking and best practice in local government Councils need access to current information about process benchmarking...
Tas amalgamations proceed
The Tasmanian Government's announcement, in June, that Local Government amalgamations will go ahead, has seen the State's 29 Councils reduced to fourteen. Six...
Best value supersedes CCT in UK
Jenny Tibbitts, Organisational Development Officer with Blue Mountains City Council, recently returned from a three week study tour to the United Kingdom. She...
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Colourful revamp
The Dwellingup General Store has been revamped by new owners and includes an incredible mural by internationally-renowned Perth artist, Kyle Hughes-Odgers.
The bold artwork is...
