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A battle plan to create jobs
Councils across Queensland have devised a job-creating COVID-19 battle plan to create thousands of jobs and protect local communities from the Cape to the Coast…
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Vaccination program success
Thinking outside the box has become a daily occurrence for councils rising to the challenge of continuing to provide community and staff services amidst the…
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Working from home during COVID-19
City of Armadale, Western Australia, expedited the rollout of the Microsoft Office365 suite of products within two weeks due to the increased urgency of staff…
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Traineeships in non-traditional work areas
Shire of Esperance is providing traineeships in non-traditional work areas to locals and current employees. The traineeships are aimed at assisting potential and current employees…
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Bridging the digital divide
The Great South Coast Group has welcomed the Victorian Government’s investment into digital hubs across the region. The Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes recently…
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A business qualification will allow Danielle to chase her dream*
Danielle McAuliffe worked all over the world with her undergraduate qualification in occupational therapy, before deciding that she needed additional skills in business and leadership…
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Border control tech pioneered
Goondiwindi Regional Council is trialling a new Bluetooth phone technology system in partnership with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) that allows approved residents to cross…
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Clean Ocean Cuppas
An inaugural waste education campaign prevented at least 3.3 tonnes of rubbish from entering the coastal environment of the City of Cockburn, Western Australia, this…
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Protecting reputations, relationships and budgets – is mediation the new ‘assumed’ skill?*
Enforcement of the Code of Conduct for council members is one area where Local Government in South Australia is seeing an escalation in disputes and…
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Councillor profiles – Mayor Matthew Deeth Wollondilly Shire Council
Wollondilly is a beautiful place covering 2560 square km. Our location on the outskirts of Sydney and close to Wollongong means we are able to…
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Councillor profiles – Mayor Loretta Baker Maitland City Council
My favourite aspects of Maitland include the Hunter River which winds its way through the city, and the surrounding flood plains which give us a…
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Playgrounds reopen, recovery begins
Local playgrounds and skate parks have begun reopening as South Australia takes its first steps towards recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting…