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Smaller councils need to work even smarter*
Yass Valley Council located in the beautiful Southern Tablelands of New South Wales and bordering Canberra the national’s capital, has chosen to implement the MAGIQ…
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Keeping IT agile
The City of Unley in South Australia has reformed its IT department, moving the focus to driving business transformation and organisational efficiency. Aptly titled Business…
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Welcome your new Australians*
Bring your community together this Australia Day with the Australian Citizenship Affirmation. Across the country, there are thousands of organised events held on Australia Day…
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Quality tourism services recognised
The District Council of Yankalilla has proven its Visitor Information Centre is one of the best in the state after winning a prize at the…
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Upgrades for local business
Brimbank City Council in Victoria is taking part in an innovative funding model to allow local companies to undertake environmental building upgrades. Council is participating…
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Local youth become recycling champions
When Break O’Day Council, a small, rural municipality on the East Coast of Tasmania, decided to introduce recycling, they faced some big community education issues…
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Future directions – From the City of Launceston
Throughout the 2017 calendar year, the City of Launceston has been rolling out efficient LED street lights, replacing the old mercury vapour lights across the…
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Timely checks reduce procurement risk*
As councils strive to do more with less, procurement is playing an increasingly important role. While larger local authorities may have enough procurement expertise and…
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Curtin goes up on work placements
The City of Stirling in Western Australia has worked with six Curtin University students to implement new health and safety projects. What started with an…
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Stormwater harvesting saves
A new stormwater harvesting and reuse system at a sports oval in Willoughby Council in New South Wales is estimated to save upwards of $10,000…
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Applications Open for 2018*
Master of Local Government Scholarship available Applications for the University of Technology Sydney Institute for Public Policy and Governance (IPPG) postgraduate scholarship are now open…
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Environment officers work with councils
In a pilot program in Victoria, Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Officers are working with selected councils to monitor local pollution. Surf Coast Shire Council’s new…
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