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The maintenance challenge*
Australia relies more on road transport than any other nation in the world, on a per capita basis. More and more the use of limited…
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Apprentices head for tradies’ Olympics
Two Newcastle City Council apprentices will vie for a place in an international contest recognised as the Olympic Games for trades after proving their skills…
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Culvert works offer training opportunities
West Arnhem Regional Council (WARC) recently identified a unique opportunity to develop the skills of its local workforce while repairing damaged roadways essential to the…
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Councils join forces on HR
Shared human resource service delivery is reaping rewards for West Wimmera Shire Council and Horsham Rural City Council in Victoria. Shared services are a way…
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Future directions by Biggi Gosling, Alice Springs Town Council
Attracting new staff can prove difficult for councils in remote locations. In Alice Springs, where every capital city is a two-hour flight away, recruitment is…
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Resolving Conflict & Disputes*
Are culture and skills’ fault-lines holding back local government? Many large and complex organisations face the challenge of integrating dispute resolution systems within their structures.…
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Mock trial highlights workplace violence
As part of October’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing Month, the City of Boroondara in Victoria staged a courtroom trial to highlight the importance of taking…
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Putting the spotlight on Longford
The heritage town of Longford in Tasmania’s Northern Midlands Council is scoring winning points in its campaign to become a more inviting visitor destination, with…
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Cane toad hitch hiker
New South Wales Central Coast Council’s Biosecurity Officer, Paul Marynissen was called to collect and identify an unwanted tourist after a local business discovered a…
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e-Waste increase
Central Coast Council in New South Wales recently engaged a new e-waste contractor reduce the amount of electronics headed to landfill. Council Mayor Jane Smith…
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Hooked on Portland locked in for next year
Portland’s inaugural Hooked on Portland festival attracted more than 10,000 people to the region including international tourists, booking out accommodation, adding more than $2 million…
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Bike sharing picks up speed
Six councils across Sydney have established a uniform set of rules for bike share companies in a bid to improve public safety and ensure that…
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