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Future Directions – Melville excels
The City of Melville has been recognised for excellence in human resource management at the inaugural Australian Institute of Management WA (AIM WA) WestBusiness Pinnacle…
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Study examines coping with natural disasters
Research at the University of the Sunshine Coast finds problem-solving and help-seeking methods are the best ways for coping with trauma. Maroochydore’s Chelle Whitburn recently…
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Environmental decisions*
Environmental law is one of the key frameworks for environmental decision-making in Australia – determining who can make decisions, how those decisions should be made,…
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A course in online, you can do online*
The way local government communicates with citizens has changed. Rapidly evolving online, digital and social media are transforming the way people expect to engage with…
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Shire of Murray offers opportunities to grow
The Shire of Murray in Western Australia recognises that offering employees an opportunity to enhance their knowledge is a key factor in attracting potential candidates…
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CouncilSafe advisory network group
Local government Work Health & Safety (WHS) professionals and their managers from across New South Wales have been invited to participate in the NSW CouncilSafe…
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Planning peers honour Council CEO
One of the planning industry’s highest honours has been bestowed on Cairns Regional Council CEO Peter Tabulo. The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) awarded Mr…
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Review builds strong human resource structure
Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) is reaping the benefits of a comprehensive review and restructure, which saw the whole organisation have input into building continuous…
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Joint Training Benefits Multiple Councils
By working together, Tasmania’s Waratah Wynyard Council and Circular Head Council’s staffs are both receiving high quality training. Circular Head General Manager Tony Smart and…
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Work together for grassroots sports
South Australian councils want the next State Government to commit to lifting participation rates in sport and recreation by investing in better co-ordination for local…
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Fostering leaders in Wyong
To ensure their employees can deliver an extensive range of local government services, Wyong Shire Council use a coordinated approach to workforce development across a…
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Local councils support medical students to go rural
Eighteen rural councils along with the Country Women’s Association of NSW are sponsoring medical students to undertake placements in New South Wales country towns as…





