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Editorial
The very nature of our democratic system ensures all spheres of government regularly face their electorate. For Councils, the inevitability of end of term is…
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People oriented City of vitality
Over the next 12 months, Perth is proud to be hosting no less than 12 international events. “In spite of being the most isolated capital…
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National Assembly takes on the big issues
The 4th National General Assembly of Local Government once again will provide a national profile for Local Government as representatives of Councils across the country…
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Redland engineers deliver
Engineers at Redland Shire Council in Queensland have cause to congratulate themselves with two recent significant achievements. Not only did Phil Hennessey, Director of Engineering…
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Fast tracking flood repairs
Flood damage can be a costly and unpredictable burden on Council budgets. Delays in funding to carry out repairs results in a further economic burden…
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Pocket wetlands produce results
The use of pocket wetlands to reduce pollutants from urban run off was the topic of the ‘Best Paper’ presented at the recent 9th National…
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Putting the customer first
Throughout the public sector, an increased emphasis is being placed on customer service and marketing. To ensure these vital elements are included in business plans,…
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Combining the best of the old and new
Recently amalgamated City of Charles Sturt in South Australia is meeting the increasing demands on Local Government with the construction of a new, award winning,…
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Cutting edge market research
Gosnells City Council is committed to being at the leading edge of Local Government in Australia. Its recent restructure aims for a more commercial and…
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Value for money at Fremantle
Changes to the Local Government Act, and the impending introduction of National Competition Policy, has led Fremantle City Council to develop a single process to…
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Social planning in the real world
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield consists of a range of post war and earlier settlement, falling into the ‘middle ring’ suburbs of Adelaide. Within…
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Better longer lasting infrastructure
“We have Friends of the Library but we do not have Friends of the Sewer.” Quoting Robert Goodwin, Director of Public Works in Rockville, Maryland,…
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