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The winds of change
Local governments around Australia are facing some significant reforms; some of the proposals are being welcomed by the sector, some are not so popular. The…
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Revitalising Gosford’s CBD
As part of Gosford City Council’s efforts to revitalise its CBD, the refurbishment of Mortimer Lane was launched in October, in conjunction with the Gosford…
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Compliance Mobility Solution breaks new ground
Fraser Coast Regional Council (FCRC) is breaking new ground after launching its new Compliance Mobility Solution, an application allowing Compliance Officers to access Council’s Property…
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Councillor profiles – Local Government Focus
Mayor Jane Bates, Kangaroo Island Council, South Australia I first joined the Kangaroo Island Council 12 years ago and have been Mayor for six years.…
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Reducing litter through cash for containers
A ‘cash for containers’ scheme could reduce Western Australia’s litter problem by potentially eliminating nearly half of the items that are currently littered across the…
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Indian Myna a major pest
The Indian Myna, a species of bird introduced to Australia to control pests, now has a price on its head in the Childers area. Bundaberg…
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Point Lookout Gorge Walk officially opened
Stage 2 of the upgraded Point Lookout Gorge Walk on North Stradbroke Island was officially opened in October, bringing state, federal and local government together…
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Stonnington Jazz hits the right note
A jazz festival in an inner city Melbourne municipality is fast establishing itself as one of the leading jazz festivals in the country, drawing thousands…
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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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Exhibition showcases linocut prints
A twofold exhibition showcasing linocut printing, titled ‘Send Me More Lino’, featured at the Backspace Gallery in Ballarat in October. Linocut prints by Australian master…
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Sustainability reporting in the public sector*
‘Embedding sustainability in your organisation – challenges and solutions’ will be discussed at a roundtable as part of CPA Australia’s International Public Sector Convention from…
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Lifelong learning on demand
Adult learning presents it’s own challenges and one Queensland council is taking measures to tackle the issues and provide support for adult learners. Whitsunday Regional…
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