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Future proofing budgets and reputations*
The Royal Commission into Financial Services and the upcoming Royal Commission into Aged Care reflect the vital importance of effective complaints handling and dispute resolution…
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Mental health first aid
Mount Alexander Shire Council, Victoria, has placed youth mental health high on the agenda, working to train more than 50 of its staff and 200…
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High Achievers – Mathew Allen Manager Engineering and Field Services – City of Marion
The City of Marion was one of the first South Australian councils to improve sustainability through a program of replacing old streetlights with energy efficient…
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High Achievers – Chris Lawry Urban Forrest Officer – Mt Barker District Council
Not everyone is lucky enough to work at what they love. Chris Lawry, ‘the tree guy’ from Mt Barker District Council is an example of…
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Journey of creativity
The picturesque hills of Armadale, Western Australia, are home to many high-profile and emerging artists. For three weekends in September, the public were given exclusive…
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Major gambling reforms needed
The City of Greater Dandenong is continuing to campaign for gambling reform. Last month a giant billboard was unveiled highlighting the urgent need for change…
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Heart Safe City
Dubbo, New South Wales, is leading the way in being a Red Cross Heart Safe City with almost 100 Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) across the…
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Festival empowers community
The pristine top end town of Mapoon recently celebrated the Paanja Festival, proudly supported by Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council. More than 3000 people attended the…
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Councillor profiles – Kristie Johnston Mayor Glenorchy City Council
Glenorchy City Council is a beautiful municipality just north of Hobart nestled between the Derwent River and Mount Wellington. As the third largest municipality in…
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Age friendly businesses
Businesses that provide goods and services to older people or people with a disability are being encouraged to join Melville Age Friendly Accessible Businesses (MAFAB)…
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Gender Board appointment
Boroondara City Councillor and National President Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA), Coral Ross, has been appointed Deputy Chair of the newly formed Australian Gender…
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Critical sporting infrastructure
The City of Ballarat, Victoria, has a plan to become one of Australia’s first councils to strive towards having female friendly facilities in all its…
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