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Degrees of flexibility: Local government degrees launch online at UTS*
Interested in further study, but struggling with work-life balance? New online study options are making further study more flexible for local government professionals. From 2019,…
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‘Conversations Matter’ in the Coorong
Coorong District Council, South Australia (SA), is forging a new way in suicide prevention, with a proactive approach to mental health awareness and community mobilisation.…
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Embedding values in the workplace
Following on from the launch of the City of Perth Corporate Values – Teamwork, Commitment, Courage and Respect, the City’s Human Resources team organised wellbeing…
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Winner on the global stage
Tourism in Queensland’s Douglas Shire has been given a big green tick, winning a place on the United Nations endorsed Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s top…
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Equipping women to become leaders
The Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Queensland, is helping to equip more women across the organisation with the practical tools and skills required to become a…
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Future directions – By Candy Choo CEO, LGPro WA
Local government employees are reporting unprecedented levels of stress in the workplace. Local Government Professionals (LGPro) Western Australia, CEO, Candy Choo said there was a…
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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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