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First Council sworn in
At Council’s first statutory meeting on Tuesday 18 March, Cr Sam De Gabrielle was elected Mayor. He is joined on Council by Councillors Faye Ure,…
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The heart of Victoria
Mitchell Shire extends from Melbourne’s northern fringe to the farming country of north central Victoria. It is an expansive Shire that sits in Victoria’s geographic…
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New structure improves service delivery
With the introduction of Compulsory Competitive Tendering, Mitchell Shire Council resolved to establish a new organisational structure, placing it on a firm business footing both…
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Enterprise and alternative farming
Farming and manufacturing activities are evident throughout Mitchell Shire, providing a wealth of opportunities for people who live and work in the district. While Mitchell…
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Meeting the needs of families
With 326 full time placements and 100 carers providing the service, Mitchell Family Day Care is a large and popular part of Council’s Human Services…
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Honbetsu – Mitchell’s sister city
Honbetsu town on Hokkaido in the north of Japan is Mitchell Shire’s sister city. This affiliation has seen the development of mutual interest in culture,…
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Strategies for excellence
Using the theme ‘Strategies for Excellence’, the South Australian Institute of Municipal Management’s Annual Conference was held recently in Adelaide. In a climate of major…
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WA and SA to polls
On Saturday 3 May, voters in Western Australia will elect candidates to fill 873 vacancies across the State’s 142 Councils. Transition to a four year…
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Editorial
In a recent address, John Kleem, project consultant for a national benchmarking project, said that benchmarking will always mean different things to different people. Involving…
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Competing Councils
Following extensive consultation, the Western Australian Municipal Association (WAMA), has developed a strategy for implementing the National Competition Policy in Councils across the State. Working…
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Revamped structure for Mitcham
Mitcham Council is reforming its Committee structure as part of the implementation of this South Australian City’s Strategic Plan. The need to further streamline decision…
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Picturesque visitor’s centre
Visitors to Northam, 100 kilometres north east of Perth, will soon have a new Information and Activity Centre to greet them. Construction of the new…
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