News
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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 not managing…
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Editorial
As Peter Costello works to convince Australians this is the Budget ‘we had to have’, Councils across the nation are reeling from the impact various…
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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 will soon…
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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 been acknowledged…
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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 training program,…
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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 surveying has…
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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 again it…
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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 opening of…
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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 12 months…
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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, two major…
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Facelift for local lakes
Providing the district with a variety of recreational and other uses, previously Lake Pillans had suffered from neglect and misuse. For much of this century…
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Tourism Online
Greater Lithgow has a wide range of natural and built attractions. Its very active Tourism Association has been working hard to make the most of…