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Commission against corruption welcomed
The Local Government Association of South Australia has welcomed the State Government’s announcement that it would introduce legislation to create an Independent Commission Against Corruption…
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Website keeps officers up-to-date
Formed in 1988, Victoria’s South West Authorised Officers Group promotes consistent practices in local laws and animal management and provides council officers with a voice…
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Community Car Pool Launched
Residents of the eight Mid North Coasts councils in NSW will have the opportunity to save money on fuel, get priority parking, reduce wear and…
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myRANDWICK app an Australian first
Randwick City Council in NSW is set to launch a unique smartphone app that will change the way residents and ratepayers interact with Council. The…
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Management Challenge Winners
A team from across the ditch has impressed judges at the Australasian Finals of the Local Government Managers Australia’s (LGMA) 2012 Management Challenge. Fifty emerging…
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Councillor profiles – Local Government Focus
President Banambi Wunungmurra, East Arnhem Shire Council, Northern Territory How long have you been involved in local government and what led you to run for…
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Fridge buyback
Shoalhaven City residents have been encouraged to save money on their power bills and help the environment by getting rid of unwanted upright freezers and…
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Book building inspections online
Lake Macquarie City Council is offering builders access to a new online service for booking building inspections. Council’s Manager Development Assessment and Compliance, Steve Brown,…
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Regional training program goes national
At a time when there is significant focus on regional Australia, Economic Development Australia’s Regional & Remote Area Training Program (RRATP) provides valuable insight into…
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Bold ideas for local government infrastructure
Local Government Minister Simon Crean has released a major review that identifies potential new ways for local governments to plan, finance and deliver infrastructure investments.…
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Recognising local government’s high achievers
Executive Team, City of Prospect, South Australia Over the past few years the brand City of Prospect can be found on numerous local government, state,…
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Dust sealing success for unmade roads*
The Australian rural environment means there are many kilometres of unsealed roads for local officials to maintain – often with inadequate funding. The major portion…
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