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Federal assistance to attack river pest
A cooperative effort by Local Government is set to tackle one of Australia’s major pests. Rabbits, foxes and blackberries have been the subject of extensive…
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Small Council gets big value from the Net
West Tamar Council has gained significant value from the introduction of new technology. Through the Internet, this small, north west region of Tasmania is linked…
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Productivity increases at Hobsons Bay*
Victoria’s Hobsons Bay City Council is enjoying considerable productivity increases with help from an integrated Financial Management Information System (FMIS). The Computron Financial software was…
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What it costs
With increased competitive tendering and National Competition Policy, it has become essential for Councils to be able to accurately cost the delivery of individual services.…
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Sharing Internet service
Introduction of new technology can be a costly and time consuming activity, especially for smaller Councils. In the NSW Hunter region, small and large Councils…
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International IT solutions
Having visited Australia during a Trade Mission for the UK Industrial Development Board last year, Colin Reid, Managing Director of TASK Software Limited, has recently…
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Award winning customer request system
An integrated customer information system developed at Victoria’s Glen Eira City Council has proved highly successful. The system comprises three parts, a Web site with…
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Introduction from the Minister
I would like to welcome readers to the third issue of Local Government – A National Perspective. This issue looks at a range of Commonwealth…
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Kidsafe partnership with Local Government
The cost of injuries to children in Australia is estimated at $1 billion annually with 5000 children seeking medical attention each day. Kidsafe, the Australian…
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The Remote Area Management Project
Funded under the Local Government Development Program, the Remote Area Management Project (RAMP) is a project which aims to develop the community management skills of…
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Regulatory reform
The Government is actively pursuing a number of initiatives aimed at assisting business growth. Integral to this are measures to significantly reduce the burden of…
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Building Bundjalung cultural bridges – Lismore City Council
Lismore City Council In 1996, the Commonwealth, under the Local Government Development Program, provided funding to Lismore City Council, New South Wales, for the Building…
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