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New Local Government Minister for Queensland
In a cabinet reshuffle, a new Local Government Minister has been appointed in the Queensland Palaszczuk Government. Ferny Grove MP Mark Furner will take on…
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IPWEA showing councils the way to a brighter, smarter future*
LED street lights have been proven to halve energy bills, slash maintenance costs, create safer roads and improve public safety and community amenity – but…
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Boost for Meals on Wheels
Armidale Regional Council is providing funding for Armidale Meals on Wheels to establish an educational café program. Armidale Meals on Wheels will receive $26,458 for…
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Expanding local government staff capacity*
The research and training work undertaken at the Centre for Local government at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS:CLG) includes topic areas designed to develop…
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The Pavilion Kiama offers surf and turf as well as wedding bells*
It’s been a whirlwind start to 2017 for staff at the Pavilion Kiama hosting world surfing champions, Australia Day celebrations and Kiama Show as well…
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Trainee of the year
An employee from Bundaberg Regional Council has won the Australian Apprentice (Trainee) of the Year. Ben Nedwich joined Council in November 2014 as a Business…
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Working together for better results
Employees at Bulloo Shire Council in South West Queensland have undertaken a successful team building and management workshop to increase their leadership skills. During October…
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Healthy highways tackles health crisis
The Coorong District Council has taken an innovative and unique approach to tackling the national obesity crisis, with the launch of its new healthy meal…
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Making a healthy connection with staff
East Gippsland Shire Council understands the link between an employee’s wellbeing, engagement, happiness and workplace performance, and has introduced a range of initiatives to encourage…
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Reflections from the next generation of business leaders*
ADR in BusinessAlternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) functions as an alternate avenue for conflict resolution outside the court system and presents a logical approach to business…
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Young planner recognised
Baw Baw Shire Council’s (Vic) Strategic Planner, Miriam Turner, has been awarded the Maddocks Young Planner of the Year Award, ahead of a large pool…
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Council supports army Reservist staff
The City of Ballarat has won a Victorian award for the outstanding support it provides to its defence force Reservist employees, and is now in…
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