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Reframing the best practice approach*
By Rhonda Skelton Often when we are seeking a solution to address an organisational issue, we look to those stellar examples that have been promoted…
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Waste campaign success
China’s ban in early 2018, on recyclable materials from Australia, prompted the City of Gosnells, Western Australia, like many local governments, to act quickly to…
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High achiever – Circular Head Community Services team
Twilight on the Duck will return to Smithton, in January 2020. The Australia Day family event, held on the foreshore of the Duck River, is…
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High achiever – Erica McKinnell Community Service Project Officer, Break O’Day Council
The day 30,000 people came to town will be remembered by Break O’Day Council Community Services Project officer, Erica McKinnell, as the highlight of her…
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Effective procurement ensures sustainability*
Sustainability is often discussed in environmental or community terms, but financial sustainability and the health of the organisation is often overlooked. If the business itself…
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Cultivating mindfulness and leadership
Cardinia Shire Council, Victoria, introduced a monthly mindfulness program into its Operations business unit, in February this year. The program aims to support its people…
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Councillor profiles – Mayor Wayne Thomas Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Clare and Gilbert Valleys is a beautiful and productive environment with a diversity between broad acre, viticulture and tourism. Our residents enjoy a quality lifestyle,…
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Councillor profiles – Mayor Kay Rasheed Kingston District Council
Kingston SE is a three hour drive south east of Adelaide, on Lacepede Bay. The first settlement beyond the spectacular Coorong, it is Gateway to…
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Bushfire recovery – learning from others
By Linda Albertson Fire authorities have warned the severe and catastrophic bushfire events seen up and down the eastern states in the last three months…
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Special Activation Precincts – timely and from an unexpected corner – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
The New South Wales Government is in the process of rolling out Special Activation Precincts (SAPs), and they’re a VERY interesting concept. This new SAP…
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New Junction comes to life
City of Swan, Western Australia, has received a $1.3 million Lotterywest grant from the Minister for Community Services, Simone McGurk MLA, for its New Junction…
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Disaster coordinator centre now open
Isaac Regional Council has opened a coordination hub for disaster management personnel during times of severe weather events. Mayor, Anne Baker, who is also the…
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