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Accredited Mediation Skills Training and Cert IV in Mediation
Conflict emerges for a number of reasons, including structural issues, cultural issues, organisational changes or a clash of personalities. The road to resolving conflict can…
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Committed to culturally diverse communities
The Municipal Association of Victoria’s (MAV) 2012 Statement of Commitment to Cultural Diversity celebrates the state’s diverse cultures, languages, faiths and ethnicity. Recognising the important…
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Environmental Upgrade Agreement a first for NSW
Parramatta City Council has become the first Council in New South Wales to sign an Environmental Upgrade Agreement (EUA), for 10 Valentine Avenue, Parramatta, confirming…
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Editorial
There seems little doubt that 2013 — or at least the first two thirds of the year, dependent on when the federal election is called…
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Have your say… Letters to the editor
This is your chance to speak up about current issues affecting your council. Please forward your letters to sophieg@lgfocus.com.au Brickbats & bouquets I was interested…
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Smart specialisation and precincts – ways of advancing your community – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
The European Commission (EC) is much involved in urban and regional development thinking, and it has been promoting the ‘smart specialisation’ concept. This basically involves…
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Councillor profiles – Local Government Focus
Mayor Jenny Hill, Townsville City Council, Queensland I’ve served on Townsville City Council since 1997. A friend of mine was Mayor at the time and…
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Recognising local government’s high achievers
At the Local Government Managers Australia Congress in Perth in May, Local Government Focus invited delegates to nominate individuals or teams from their councils who…
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Future Directions in National Issues
We live in uncertain times. This will influence the future directions of national issues in the short to medium term. Government revenues will remain under…
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Alpine Shire apps herald new era of efficiency
Innovative iPad applications are paving the way for improved efficiency, safety and accuracy at the Alpine Shire Council in Victoria. With the assistance of external…
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Small town, big ideas
In October 2012, the outback Queensland town of Richmond launched ‘Richmond Uncovered’, a community campaign to promote the small town to a wider audience and…
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Melbourne Visitor Centre turns 10
Melbourne’s tourist hotspot celebrates its 10th birthday in October, with directions, advice and details of city hot spots given to millions of visitors over the…
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