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What role, councils?
A new year has heralded a new beginning for many councils across Australia. In the Northern Territory, eight ‘super shires’ have become regional councils, which…
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Editorial
In 2002, as part of Refugee Week celebrations, 15 local government areas in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia were declared Refugee Welcome Zones.…
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Have your say… Letters to the editor
Dear LG Focus:Legislation amending the northern territory local government actChange is forthcoming with the Northern Territory government successfully amending the Northern Territory Local Government Act…
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Roads paved with glass: changing for the best
There is no denying the biggest national issue, and indeed global challenge, is tackling climate change. There’s also no denying councils are in a time…
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Lack of gender equity means local government is missing out
The lack of women at senior management level and as elected representatives is a weakness of local government. The Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA)…
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From Assets to Z
Lake Macquarie Council believes a “whole-of-life” approach is key to managing infrastructure assets and the approach is yielding dividends. By combining asset knowledge and data…
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LGE2014 – Local Government Executives National Conference, Novotel Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour, 4–7 March 2014*
The overwhelming success of the inaugural Local Government Executives (LGE) Conference in March 2013 has prompted Coffs Harbour City Council to run the forum as…
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Geared2Drive takes to the road
Geared2Drive (G2D) is a pilot program developed to support young people aged 16 to 25 years in gaining their provisional driver’s licence. The program’s main…
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Superworking®*
High performing executives can often be described as natural or talented which can imply that their achievements are beyond the reach of the rest of…
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Intelligent debate on industry policy please
The Abbott Government faces interesting times in 2014 on the industry front. The critical question is whether it is willing to modify its laissez-faire approach…
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A catalyst for regeneration
Bingara, in the Shire of Gwydir, faces problems similar to other parts of rural Australia: declining population with resultant lack of employment opportunities; withdrawal of…
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Goulburn Mulwaree Council shines a light with solar power
Goulburn Mulwaree Council is encouraging sustainability across many domestic and business uses including water re-use, innovative waste recycling and solar power installation. The Council has…
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