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Are communities merely collections of highly parochial individuals? – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
We were recently debating collaboration at the regional level. A very interesting contribution was made by Bob Neville, a community consultant from the NSW Northern…
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Earth moves for conference opening
A slight tremor felt at the opening keynote address of the 2013 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) conference in Darwin offered a timely…
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Library design a winner
Library patrons at Bacchus Marsh and Ballan can now purchase a special library bag, with a design by Kristee Trasks, 17, from Bacchus Marsh. Kristee’s…
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Councillor profiles – This month from the Northern Territory
Being an elected memberI first came to Katherine Town Council as an elected Alderman at a local government by-election in 2002. I have been involved…
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Councillor profiles – This month from the Northern Territory
Representing peopleI’ve been a councillor and Mayor of Roper Gulf Shire Council since 2008. I have also been a member of various councils such as…
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Recognising Council’s high achievers – This month from Queensland
Boulia Shire Mayor Rick Britton nominated Jane as a Council high achiever, praising the great professional skills she has displayed in a wide range of…
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Recognising Council’s high achievers – This month from Queensland
The Logan: City of Choice Leadership Team were nominated as high achievers by Mayor Pam Parker. The team recently met to begin actioning projects that…
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Non-traditional path
Mid-Western Regional Council has launched two scholarships for local women worth $5,000 each. Council’s Manager People and Culture, Michele George, said the ‘Women in Non-Traditional…
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Future Directions – Professional development fostered at the LGA
Local government provides a professional work environment, with a highly skilled workforce expected to rapidly adapt to changing community expectations and to requirements thrust upon…
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Tech training for senior residents
Shoalhaven City Libraries will be offering local seniors an opportunity to learn a host of valuable computer skills as part of the upcoming Tech Savvy…
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Investing in human capital
Goulburn Mulwaree Council is committed to creating a highly skilled and productive workforce. This goal is achieved through continuous investment in human capital and encouraging…
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‘Green Army’ could march for South Australian councils
South Australia’s Local Government Association wants more detail from Opposition Leader Tony Abbott about his ‘Green Army’ proposal to assess how it could be used…
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