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New broom in health and safety
Last year when Mick Scarvelis took over the reins as CEO at Alice Springs Town Council, he decided this was an ideal time to undertake…
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Qld Safety Conference continues to grow
Caloundra has been chosen as the venue for the 4th Annual Queensland Local Government Workplace Health and Safety State Conference. The Conference will be held…
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Promoting small farm safety
At times a Council’s interest in occupational health and safety may extend beyond the activities of its own workforce and into high risk occupations of…
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Workplace safety winners
A record number of South Australian Councils have received ‘Outstanding Achievement’ Awards for work accident prevention under the Local Government Association Workers Compensation Scheme. Seven…
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Learning safety on the Internet
By the time people grow up and enter the workforce many poor attitudes and practices in regard to health and safety have already been established.…
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Working with hazardous substances
An employee was working in the kitchen of a house removing old linoleum from the floor. The method used was to tear off the top…
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Place to be in the future
After some years discussing the possibility of amalgamation, the first Mayor of the new City of Playford, Marilyn Baker, says it is good to be…
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Building on many strengths
With extensive experience from the Victorian restructure process, Tim Jackson was appointed Chief Executive Officer in February last year. Originally filling this position for the…
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Managing in a competitive environment
The General Management Committee, comprising the Chief Executive Officer and five Managers, is responsible for formulating policy, implementing strategic initiatives and evaluating the City’s progress.…
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Greater productivity a winner
The Enterprise Agreements, replacing four previous agreements of the two former Councils, is an excellent example of all parties being prepared to work together for…
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Mapping a transition path
Under the South Australian restructure process, the Cities of Munno Para and Elizabeth opted to merge in December 1996. However, they continued as separate entities…
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Preparing people for change
Human relations issues are a vital component in the success of any amalgamation process. A new, larger entity provides numerous benefits for both Council and…
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