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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…
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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. “The outcome…
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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 to enjoy…
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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. Under the…
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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 a free…
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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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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 the new…
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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 Council. Toowoomba…
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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 responsibility of…
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