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Online portal promotes local jobs
An online jobs portal run by the City of Logan in Queensland is registering high user engagement and finding local people local jobs. Since its…
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The future of work
Cardinia Shire Council in Victoria has been leading the way on activity-based working, which encourages flexibility and the use of mobile technology. Moving to a…
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Council proudly welcomes fresh faces
Isaac Regional Council has officially welcomed eight new trainees to the organisation. Mayor Anne Baker said Council was proud to offer a traineeship program that…
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Flying foxes move in
Bathurst Regional Council is currently hosting a colony of flying foxes that has established a camp within the town’s Machattie Park. Two types are present…
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Young people have their say
Golden Plains Shire has received $120,000 to invest in the region’s youth through the Victorian Government’s Engage! 2018-20 program. Mayor of Golden Plains Shire Council,…
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Have you reviewed your Will lately?*
If you have a will, have you reviewed your will recently? Reviewing your will doesn’t have to be a burden. It’s one of those tasks…
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Cycle club on track
Dubbo Regional Council has formed a new Working Party to oversee the town’s development of the new cycling facility. Mayor of Dubbo Region, Ben Shields,…
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Taking charge in Local Government
The 2018 LGPro annual conference will be held on 21-22 February at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The theme for 2018 is “Taking Charge”…
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Career development with local focus, national reach*
Working in the local government sector requires specialist knowledge that needs continuing professional development. Professional development not only provides the opportunity to update and upgrade…
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Creative approach to a serious topic
Surf Coast Shire Council, Victoria joined with students from a local university to creatively engage staff in conversations about Workplace Health and Safety (WHS). When…
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Performance review overhaul
Glenorchy City Council, Tasmania undertook a major overhaul of their performance review system, a 12 months process that achieved outstanding results. Senior Advisor Learning and…
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Improving productivity
King Island Council in Tasmania is embracing a whole-of-workforce improvement plan to increase productivity and improve customer service. As part of this, Council has adopted…









