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Australia’s first linked emergency management solution for councils
Seventy-four Victorian councils are now using a system that is transforming the way municipal resources are managed to support response, relief and recovery agencies, and…
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Connected councils creating vibrant communities
The Mid North Coast Regional Organisation of Councils (MIDROC) is a group of eight councils, mayors and general managers, from Gloucester to Coffs Harbour in…
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Community map app empowers residents
In an Australian first, the City of Adelaide has given residents the power to instantly report community concerns – such as graffiti or broken streetlights…
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Rosmech – providing councils across Australia with environmental cleaning solutions
At Rosmech, we understand the requirements of councils across Australia and the positive impact of maintaining a clean community, such as increased visitor numbers and…
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Knowledge sharing — what to expect from your renewable energy supplier
“Knowledge shared is knowledge squared.” Microsoft CEO Bill Gates has commented that his employees are ‘very familiar’ with the above phrase. The makers of software…
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Local government endorses Indigenous recognition
The Local Government Association of South Australia (LGASA) has congratulated the South Australian Government on its consultation process to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island…
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PolyCom Stabilising Aid
Shire and council engineers and works supervisors are confronted daily with problematic material and financial considerations when dealing with the construction, repair and maintenance of…
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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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