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Northern exposure to strategic planning
The Shire of East Pilbara is developing a comprehensive Strategic Plan to identify service priorities and direction for the next five years. Consultants are assisting…
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Port Hedland manages rapid growth
The home of BHP interests in the Pilbara, Port Hedland is currently experiencing rapid growth. When BHP announced that it would construct a Hot Briquette…
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The world’s largest Council
In area, East Pilbara is the world’s largest Local Government authority. Stretching from the Indian Ocean to the Northern Territory border, the Shire’s 10,200 residents…
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Cyclone readiness
The largest urban settlement in the Pilbara and in one of the most isolated areas on earth, the Town of Port Hedland is very aware…
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Commendation for Disability Services Plan
Ashburton Shire Council has been commended by the State Government for its service to people with disabilities. The Minister for Disability Services, Paul Omodei, presented…
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Celebrating our past
Roebourne Shire has developed a Management Plan for the historic town of Cossack. Enhancements included in this plan will make it a major tourist attraction.…
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Associations join in move for self regulation
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) and Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) have established a joint Working Party to address the issue of self regulation.…
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Editorial
As we move closer to the new millennium, concepts such as ‘reform’, ‘change’ and ‘a vision for the future’ will undoubtedly continue to dominate both…
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Voluntary reform achieves best practice
The 1997 Management Excellence Awards reflect how Councils are becoming fully competitive in the manner they manage and deliver services. These annual Awards are sponsored…
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Regional Australia can help housing crisis
Decent housing is a fundamental social need. In Australia, the free market has been the principal source of housing supply with some of the shortfall…
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Accessible workplaces
Work opportunities for people with disabilities will be greatly enhanced following the recent launch of ‘Accessible Workplaces’. Produced by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA)…
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Training Council staff to compete for success
According to Bob Seiffert CEO at Manningham City Council in Victoria, with the right training schemes in place Compulsory Competitive Tendering (CCT) should not be…
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