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With the Sydney Olympics on the horizon, tourism opportunities are expected to expand, particularly in New South Wales. How the tourist dollar is distributed will…

Brimbank City Council is one of only two Victorian Councils to introduce a Mentoring Program. This involves an employee being guided by a more experienced…

According to WorkCover NSW, during 1993/94 almost $25 million in compensation was paid for back injuries in the public administration area. More than 70% of…

With an outdoor staff of 150, Glenorchy City Council in Tasmania was concerned about the risk of noise induced hearing loss. With workers, including parks…

Just who is responsible for workers safety under a system of contracting out, where a number of contractors and subcontractors may be involved, can become…

In 1993, Newcastle City Council identified a real problem with lost time injuries. As one of the few self insurers in Local Government in Australia,…

Situated on the western fringe of metropolitan Melbourne, Melton just 30 years ago was a country township on the Western Highway passed through by travellers…

Foresight coupled with good investment practice has combined to afford Melton a perfect development opportunity that meets growth targets, provides sustainable living and increases the…

Currently, Council approves about 300 new residential lots per year. This is expected to escalate to 500 or more as development in the eastern part…

While residents enjoy the rural ambience of the district, in reality much of the local landscape has been compromised by the spread of weeds. In…

With the highest percentage of young people in the Melbourne metropolitan area, Council places a high priority on its Youth Services Program. Conscious that youth…

Not only is Council working to bring business to the district, it is establishing its own business initiatives, capitalising on links with long standing local…