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Fire prevention progress
Mitchell Shire Council in Victoria has partnered with the Country Fire Authority (CFA) to ensure local fire brigades have access to enough water. Water to…
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Give APS savings a call*
APS Savings Ltd is offering these attractive interest rates on fixed term investments: 24 month investment term – 4.25% p.a.12 month investment term – 4.00%…
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All systems go
Cessnock City Council in New South Wales is delivering more efficient customer service thanks to the implementation of a new point of sale (POS) system.…
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Budget success
The South East Queensland Mayors (SEQ) has campaigned successfully for a fair chunk of infrastructure funding for their region. The organisation responded positively to the…
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Management champions
LG Professionals Australia has announced the regional winners of the Australasian Management Challenge. The Australasian Management Challenge is a forum for current and emerging local…
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Extracting the greatest value from existing unsealed roads with field-proven PolyCom*
Reducing costs with PolyCom Stabilising Aid is the answer to cost-effective and efficient unsealed road management. Specifically formulated to extend the life of the road,…
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Local stories told online*
The City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria is encouraging residents and visitors to upload stories about their neighbourhoods to the new ‘My Local Neighbourhood’ feature on…
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iFerret providing dramatic transformation for local councils*
The iFerret search and discovery solution developed by iPLATINUM is now installed at 35 councils across Australia and New Zealand and is becoming widely recognised…
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Career development with local focus, national reach*
Working in the local government sector requires specialist knowledge that needs continuous updating. The constantly evolving operating environment and challenges in different organisations mean there…
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Separating fact from opinion: the key to true transparency*
By Rob Cook, Marketing Manager, TenderLink “You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts.” It’s a quote often…
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NSW council amalgamations: 19 new, 9 pending
New South Wales Premier Mike Baird and Local Government Minister Paul Toole have released the highly anticipated list of New South Wales council mergers. It…
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State budget fails to impress in the west
The City of Cockburn in the southern suburbs of Perth has been left with a shortfall of $160 million to complete the vital new city…




