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Traineeships create winners all round
Many Councils actively encourage improved employment opportunities in their communities through promoting local business and investment opportunities. But Victoria’s City of Whittlesea has taken this…
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TQM enhances customer service
The drive for quality and efficiency improvements in Local Government has required a review of existing work practices to ensure quick and responsive service delivery.…
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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 hazards of…
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GreenWeb – Sydney
Councils and Communities Working in Partnership for Biodiversity Conservation The GreenWeb – Sydney: Vegetation Management Plan was initiated by the Sydney Regional Organisations of Councils…
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‘Towards Best Practice’
– an electronic smorgasbord of innovation, benchmarking and best practice in local government Councils need access to current information about process benchmarking activities as they…
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Flat earth or level playing field
The Western Australian Municipal Association (WAMA) selected the theme, ‘Flat Earth or Level Playing Field’ for its Annual Conference staged as part of Local Government…
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Election ’98: major Party policies for LG
Speaking at the recent WAMA Annual Conference, Federal Minister, Alex Somlyay, outlined the Howard Government’s policies in respect to Local Government. He said that, under…
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Editorial
With the Federal Election campaign in full swing, tax reform continues to be a major issue. The Coalition is arguing that, as we move towards…
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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 Margaret Vigants, President – Local Government Association…
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Creating a civic centre
A proposal to redesign and update the Alice Springs Town Council site will provide an opportunity to create a cultural and community centre for the…
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Cambridge four years on
Just four years since its establishment, Western Australia’s Town of Cambridge has come a long way. Created with the Towns of Vincent and Victoria Park,…
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What makes the Murray Mallee special
People of the Murray Mallee region, which straddles the border conjunction of South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales, have been asked to help identify…