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Professional development for women
LGPro is running two events this month for Victorian women working in local government. The two events promoting professional development for women are being held…
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The national charge
A national program that supports elder residents in electric wheelchairs is calling on local governments to get involved. Scooters and wheelchairs are an essential aid…
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Examining the state of the regions
For 18 years, the State of the Regions report series has presented the latest statistical indicators on the performance of Australian regions and analysed the…
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Council goes to school
Cairns Regional Council has used its resources to prepare a suite of activities and toolkits for the region’s school curriculums. The Teacher’s Link program aims…
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Building a resilient city
Councils across Melbourne have joined together, along with community organisations and the Victorian Government, to plan for a more resilient city. The Resilient Melbourne Strategy…
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Helping patients make fresh tracks
Ku-ring-gai Council on Sydney’s north shore is working in partnership with the Fresh Tracks Foundation to improve the lives of patients with an acquired brain…
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Developing a Toolkit For Change*
Parks and Leisure Australia’s 20th National Conference coming in October. Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) are coming to Adelaide for the 20th National Conference being…
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Rediscovering well-developed policy – a role for local government – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
Laura Tingle (Australian Financial Review) wrote an excellent ‘Quarterly Essay’ last month, which received special attention around Canberra. It was about the role of memory…
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Championing digital in Queensland
Whitsunday ROC (Regional Organisation of Councils) has successfully nominated three representatives for a program designed to grow Queensland’s digital economy. The Advance Queensland Community Digital…
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Get ABR Explorer and understand businesses in your area
ABR Explorer is a free online reporting and analytical tool that gives authorised government agencies easy access to all Australian Business Number (ABN) information on…
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Promoting outback wonders online
The Banana Shire has launched a digital strategy to promote a little-known tourism gem on the edge of Queensland’s Outback. Sandstone Wonders is the name…
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Building relationships between young and old
A kindergarten in Glenelg Shire is building new relationships with some of the community’s oldest residents as part of an innovative new educational program. The…
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