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Natural solutions for insect control
Not only are mosquitoes pesky creatures that can ruin an otherwise pleasant evening, they can spread diseases such as Malaria, Ross River Fever and Australian…
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Developing communities for the future
Speaking at the Local Government Association of Queensland’s 102nd Annual Conference, President, Councillor Tom Pyne AM, said that this year’s theme, ‘Developing Communities for the…
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Editorial
Keynote speaker at the recent Local Government Association of Queensland Annual Conference, Michael Sandel, Professor of Government at Harvard University, spoke about the crucial role…
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Coastal strategy for 1,000 kms
Australia’s coastline is precious for its natural beauty, the amenity it provides and for the industries it supports, including aquaculture and tourism. It is also…
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Managing native title in Local Government
The Mabo decision of the High Court and the introduction of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) have significant ramifications for Local Government. Any land…
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Building innovation into contracts
“A major advantage flowing from the increase of contracting out road maintenance is that Councils are no longer locked into the same old practices and…
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Benchmarking community services
The preliminary outcomes of a national project on benchmarking and best practice in Community Services and Community Development will be presented to the National Conference…
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Putting Council on a business footing
As is happening around the nation, many Councils in Western Australia are moving down the path of a greater emphasis on competition. At Bunbury, located…
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Bringing Australians together
Following several years work, the ‘Reconciliation: Working Together Conference’, organised by Queensland’s City of Mackay attracted over 1,000 participants. Organisers ensured the August Conference was…
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Low cost solution for remote communities
A submission made by the Northern Territory Department of Housing and Local Government to the United Nations 1998 Dubai International Award for Best Practices has…
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Customer service rewarded
The City of Charles Sturt, formed with the amalgamation of Adelaide’s Cities of Woodville Hindmarsh and Henley and Grange, is committed to best practice. “We…
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Working from home made easy
Councils now have the opportunity to save on overheads, amenities, parking provision and travel time wasted by providing the option of staff working from home.…
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