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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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Councillor profiles – This month from South Australia
Community mindedMy family migrated from Austria to Australia in the mid-1950s, settling in Naracoorte in South Australia’s southeast. Most of my life has been spent…
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Councillor profiles – This month from South Australia
Historic locationHoldfast Bay is relatively small with a population of 35,000 but our profile is very high due to our history and events such as…
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Grand dame of Hawthorn transformed
After detailed planning and a $17.9million, 16 month renovation, the people of Boroondara in Melbourne’s inner east recently celebrated the official opening of the Hawthorn…
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Recognising Council’s high achievers – This month from the Northern Territory
Lucinda says she was always a sporty kid, and developed a passion for exercise and health growing up in Kerang, Victoria. Her career kicked off…
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Recognising Council’s high achievers – This month from the Northern Territory
Director Works & Services Neroli Dickens calls the Works & Services Department “dynamic, enthusiastic and proactive – a positive driver for our community.” The team…
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