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Cultural burn
In a first for the municipality, Coffs Harbour City Council has joined forces with specially trained Aboriginal firefighters to conduct a cultural burn to improve…
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Taking on trainees
Mackay Regional Council will soon welcome a new intake of trainees and apprentices. Council is the major employer of apprentices and trainees in Mackay, offering…
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Future Directions – By Deborah Schaefer, Learning & Development Coordinator based in Nhulunbuy at East Arnhem Regional Council
Embracing change and workforce upskilling in East Arnhem. Hello! How are you? Nhamirri nhe (Yolngu Matha)Where are you going? Ngambuwa (Anindilyakwan)Two local indigenous languages and…
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Council traineeships
Two local Indigenous young people have undertaken school-based traineeships with Southern Downs Regional Council under the Indigenous Youth Careers Pathway program (IYCP). Through the IYCP,…
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Training for all ages
Richmond Valley Council invested more than $500,000 in training and professional development in the 2014–2015 financial year, including a program aimed at fostering intergenerational learning.…
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Championing Women
Councillor Sandra Wilson recently accepted the position of Victorian Local Government Women’s Charter Champion for Hobsons Bay City Council. Councillor Wilson said it was important…
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Improving efficiency
In a move to improve efficiency and convenience, Holroyd City Council has transitioned to an entirely online performance evaluation system. The new system, PULSE, is…
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Managing employee performance*
CouncilThe City of Ryde is located 12 kilometres northwest of central Sydney. There are 16 suburbs within the City, with a mix of residential living…
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Councils united on training
A group of South Australian councils has taken a regional approach to training and development and induction, resulting in a best practice strategy that is…
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Junior Councillors take to the chambers
There was spirited debate in Penrith Council Chambers recently when the 2015 Junior Council Meeting was held. The Junior Councillors debated two topics – Making…
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Upgraded road management solution*
Road and soil stabilising has received a much needed upgrade, with Australian councils embracing a smarter, more efficient approach to road maintenance and construction. In…
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Tip-off hotlines reduce fraud
Research has shown that the encouragement of anonymous reporting can significantly reduce fraud within an organisation. A 2010 study conducted by The Association of Certified…
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