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Kimberley Zone calls for regional travel ban
With the continued spread of COVID-19 across Western Australia and the whole country, the Kimberley Zone has called for the State Government to enforce a…
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NSW council elections postponed for 12 months
The New South Wales Government has postponed council elections until September 2021. Local Government New South Wales (LGNSW) President, Linda Scott was grateful the Government…
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Shire staff redirected to distribute care packages
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Victoria, has taken a proactive approach to the challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic. Council’s ‘Caring for our Community’ initiative addresses an…
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Councillors forced to meet face to face
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has called on the Victorian Government to urgently make changes to council meeting requirements to enable meetings to take…
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Councils keep services operating
Councils across the country are getting on with business and are continuing to provide services and infrastructure, while taking steps to protect their staff and…
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Council’s economic stimulus package to keep Melbourne afloat
The City of Melbourne has announced a local economic stimulus package valued at more than $10 million to keep Melburnians in jobs and support city…
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New Local Government Act ushers in reforms
The Andrews Government yesterday passed Victoria’s new Local Government Act 2020 announcing it had ‘delivered the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of local government in…
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Body cameras ensure security*
Body worn cameras are the perfect solution for security personnel, local councils, law enforcement and other organisations where video evidence is highly beneficial. Video proof…
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MAGIQ Software – celebrating 40 years*
MAGIQ Software is proud to celebrate 40 years of business success. MAGIQ Software’s journey began on the 15th of February 1980. Since that time, we…
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iFerret providing dramatic transformation for local councils*
The iFerret search and discovery solution developed by iPLATINUM is now installed at over 50 councils across Australia and New Zealand and is becoming widely…
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From table-top to smartphone – Innovation in procurement*
As a pioneer in Tender Notification services, way back in 1984, TenderSearch, became one of the premier Tender Notification businesses in Australia. In 2013 the…
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‘Those who adapt survive’*
Speaking at last year’s ABC Friends’ annual dinner, Ita Buttrose, AC OBE and Chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, described the challenges facing the national…