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Finding local leaders
In recognising that the local community often possesses a wealth of untapped talent, Nillumbik Shire Council in Victoria has launched a program designed to identify…
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Editorial
In producing FOCUS, we endeavour to have contact with as many Councils around the country as possible. Whether we are covering a story on Brisbane…
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Melbourne – A City for the arts
With the recent launch of the City for the Arts action plan by Lord Mayor Ivan Deveson, Melbourne City Council has reaffirmed and expanded its…
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Benchmarking best practice in the arts
For most Councils, while the arts are recognised as part of Local Government’s responsibilities, they are rarely treated as central to day to day activities.…
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Resource sharing moves up a notch
Kentish and Latrobe Councils in north west Tasmania are taking resource sharing very seriously. Serving a combined population of around 12,000 people, the two Councils…
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Community approach to building the future
Like many regional areas, Corangamite Shire in South West Victoria is concerned about its future. This includes protecting its natural beauty and tourist attractions, including…
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Illawarra on the Internet
The Illawarra Region of Councils, in conjunction with the Illawarra Office of Department of State and Regional Development, has established a regional presence on the…
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When beer means boom
If towns do not have a natural tourist attraction, the solution is to make one. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Rural City…
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Developing local communities
In opening the Conference, Frank Hornby, National President Local Government Community Services Association Australia, said that the theme ‘Developing Local Communities’ accurately reflects the spirit…
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Reconstructing society
Keynote speaker at the Conference was Baptist Minister, Reverend Tim Costello. The last Mayor of the former City of St Kilda and community lawyer, Tim…
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Competition pros and cons
A panel of speakers representing Local Government, the private sector and academia spoke on the issue of competition as it relates to Community Services provision.…
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Community outcomes the key
Rhonda Bignall, General Manager at Maitland City Council in NSW, gave an overview of her Council’s approach to instituting reforms for increased competition. Unencumbered by…
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