Attracting new business
Even with its great climate, international status and annual growth rate, the Gold Coast City Council is aware that to attract new business,...
Tourism and water conservation
Throughout Australia, the issue of water conservation is vital for the long term sustainability of our economy and environment. At Gold Coast,...
Managing our diversity
In his Presidential address at the Institute of Municipal Management - NSW Division's Annual Conference, Robert Ball, said that most Australian managers are...
Editorial
As Peter Costello works to convince Australians this is the Budget 'we had to have', Councils across the nation are reeling from the...
Brave new world of communications
"Solicitors, banks, governments, publishers, retailers, business generally and Local Government are all readily taking up new technology, because if they don't, their competitors...
Local Government and democratisation
Councillor Peter Woods OAM, the Mayor of Concord in New South Wales and President of the Local Government Association in that State, has...
Walk in my shoes
Staff at the City of Glenorchy in Tasmania have developed new insights into the world of people who are disabled. Through a pilot...
Staff attitude survey a first
In June, staff at Brimbank City Council took part in a staff attitude survey, believed to be the first time this model of...
Engineers to study overseas
Providing practising Local Government Engineers with ongoing training and development opportunities is one of the key aims of the Municipal Engineering Foundation. Once...
Putting the misconceptions to rest
Over the years, Greater Lithgow has firmly stamped itself as an industrial leader not only within New South Wales but across Australia. The...
Working to peak performance
As is the case throughout Greater Lithgow, Council recognises that its people are its key asset. With this in mind, over the past...
Reducing the road toll
Greater Lithgow is one of 12 Councils in NSW selected to develop a Road Safety Plan. Situated at the western gateway to Sydney,...
Foreshore rehabilitation completed
The Shire of Murray has completed foreshore rehabilitation works at Yunderup Island, Cooleenup Island and Willow Gardens.
Shire Chief Executive Officer, Dean Unsworth said...
