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Moss Vale Indoor Aquatic centre takes shape
The gates may have closed on Wingecarribee Shire’s public swimming pools, but weather permitting, the 2012/13 season will be the last year that swimming facilities…
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Butting out smoking at outdoor dining areas
In February 2013 Wingecarribee Shire Council adopted an amended Smoke Free Outdoor Areas Policy. The policy will see smoke free zones introduced in Council managed…
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Council launches recruitment drive
Considering the current economic climate and uncertainty surrounding proposed reforms to the New South Wales Local Government structure, Wingecarribee Shire Council’s recent decision to undertake…
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Highland bikes head to Namibia
Namibia’s needy are set to benefit from the generosity of Southern Highlands residents with the imminent arrival of a shipping container of local bikes on…
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Council history laid bare
Local history buffs can now explore some of the Shire’s past with the transfer of over 750 items from Wingecarribee Shire Council’s Archives to the…
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From the General Manager
In the three years since I arrived in the Southern Highlands, I’ve been truly captivated by the region. The climate and environment, school and recreational…
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The Southern Regional Livestock Exchange
Less than two years since Wingecarribee Shire Council opened the gates to the revamped Southern Regional Livestock Exchange (SRLE) cattle saleyard roofing enclosure, and the…
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Water, smoke and ice used in Wingecarribee Shire’s Council’s pipes
Wingecarribee Shire Council is in the process of undertaking a range of tests and procedures in order to maintain and improve its extensive network of…
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Base systems change on evidence*
As consultants QRMC observes a great many organisational change management processes. Some are done well, accomplish management and staff buy-in, and ultimately achieve the anticipated…
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Getting grant administration right*
Has Council seen words like these in a letter or email from a Commonwealth Department? “In light of the performance of the project to date…
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Introducing smart, cost effective recruitment*
When recruiting a new staff member, it is important to look at the full scale of costs to a local council. Costs around advertising fees…
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An effective way to get on top of safety*
For three days in June 2013, the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre will be the safety capital of Australia with the Queensland Safety Show (Tuesday…
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