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Making the most of new technology
Serving communities scattered across vast distances, Council’s in the Territory often undertake duties and responsibilities not necessarily seen as Local Government’s role elsewhere. For this…
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Editorial
With the Federal Government’s recent backdown on trialing alternatives to prohibition and criminal sanctions when dealing with illicit drug use, Local Government has once again…
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President’s comment
Each edition we feature the views of a State Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Peter Woods, President NSW LGA. Australians today…
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Councils have key role in Alpine strategy
Local Government is to play a key role in securing the long term economic future of the NSW Alpine Region under a Draft Strategy prepared…
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Straw houses revisited
The depletion of non renewable resources associated with traditional construction methods has brought about some lateral thinking on the issue of building materials. In Tasmania’s…
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Regional solution for youth crime
‘Partners in Youth Crime … Prevention’, a manual produced by Ashfield City Council in NSW, and distributed to all Councils in the State, has earned…
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Holistic approach to workplace health
With the abolition of a compulsory retiring age in NSW, Tweed Shire Council’s Human Resources Unit were concerned that many staff, particularly in the outdoor…
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Best practice in health and safety
Manningham City Council’s comprehensive Staff Induction Program and Manual, developed for its Aged and Disability Service, has brought widespread benefits for both staff and clients.…
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National standard for local laws
‘But I did not realise I could not leave my car here. The rules are different where I come from!’ This common response to Parking…
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How to prevent computer related strain
Mitch Mitchell & Associates have just released WorkPace, an advanced software package for the prevention and rehabilitation of Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS)**. The WorkPace software…
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Message from the Minister
Welcome to the first issue of National Perspective for 1999. I hope that you had a safe and enjoyable festive season and you are looking…
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NT reform agenda
Local Government in the Northern Territory is poised for a change in direction. The first of a series of workshops for Councils on the proposed…
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