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Up-and-coming engineers sample local government
Three Central Queensland councils have collaborated to give civil engineering students on-the-job work experience in local government and encourage young professionals to work in regional…
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Getting savvy with technology
Over 100 staff from Queensland’s Central Highlands Regional Council have taken part in an internal Tech Savvy course, which aims to build employees basic technology…
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Staff Voice produces outcomes
Mosman Council, New South Wales, has been expanding its suite of professional corporate development and recognition programs following an award last year recognising its excellent…
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Developing our people
More employees than ever at City of Cockburn, Western Australia, are accessing inspirational workplace leadership training once reserved for supervisors attending traditional 1-2 day training…
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Recognising, rejecting and reporting corruption in local government*
New and much tougher anti-corruption legislation came into force in January introducing profound changes to Victoria’s integrity system with major implications for councillors and council…
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Young recruits join the team
Sixteen young recruits have been welcomed to the ranks of Richmond Valley Council, New South Wales, in preparation for another successful year of Council’s award-winning…
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Councillor profiles – Keith Campbell Mayor of South Burnett Regional Council
I’m very honoured to be the Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council. The South Burnett is uniquely placed, sitting almost equal distance from Brisbane,…
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Councillor profiles – Jane McNamara Mayor of Flinders Shire Council
Roads are importantTravelling around the 2000 km of roads that crisscross Flinders Shire to attend the many great events held in our area is one…
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Roads transferred back to the State
Local Government New South Wales (LGNSW) has welcomed the State government’s appointment of an expert panel to identify up to 15,000 kilometres of council-managed roads…
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Buy Local Gift Card reaches new milestone
The Bathurst Buy Local Gift Card, an initiative of Bathurst Regional Council, New South Wales, which encourages people to shop locally, hit a new milestone…
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More sustainable events this summer
Bio-glitter, a bike valet, free drinking water and compostable food packaging are just some of the environmentally-conscious measures now being used to make City of…
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Bushfires spark a new approach – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
For three weeks we’ve watched the sentient monster lying out in the Brindabella Ranges. Will it gather strength and hurtle towards the southern suburbs of…