News
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Editorial
With national attention focused on the recent Constitutional Convention, people are certainly taking an increased interest in our system of government and how it might…
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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 Brad Matheson, President Municipal Association of Victoria.…
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Working with Native Title
Many Councils throughout Australia are involved in responding to native title claims. As landholders of substantial areas of public land that may or may not…
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Successful tree planting made easy*
The recent launch of Edgemasta™, a tree protection guard by Melbourne manufacturer LINPAC Mouldings, has revolutionised the approach to tree and shrub planting in Australia.…
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Reserve upgrade makes a healthier Kogarah
One of the more popular activities of Local Government is the provision of community facilities which allow people ready access to a variety of leisure…
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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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