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Reforms lift local government performance
A number of State governments have begun to introduce reforms to planning and building application processes in an effort to increase efficiency and reduce costs.…
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Engaging young people in local government
Getting young people involved in their community, or in the council that represents the community, is no mean feat. In 2010 the City of Melville…
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New software assisting Council operations
During a very busy first term, Maranoa Regional Council has implemented a significant number of key software packages to ensure business practices, legislative requirements and…
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Mobile customer service puts residents first
Councils that cover a number of suburbs or towns, with only one or two customer service centres, are discovering the benefits of running Mobile Customer…
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New records management system
The Shire of Dandaragan is located about 250km north of Perth in Western Australia, and represents five small towns and their surrounds. Originally settled in…
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Automated business paper system improves efficiency
With NSW Local Government elections on the horizon for this September, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is nearing the end of its four year period under Administration.…
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Dealing with disaster
Local governments are facing the aftermath of natural disasters right across Australia, from the destruction wreaked by cyclones in Port Hedland to seemingly endless floods…
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Editorial
One year ago exactly, Local Government FOCUS examined the impact of climate change and natural disasters on local governments and the communities they represent. In…
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Reform already under way – President’s Comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Mayor Barry Easther OAM, President of the Local…
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The Canada Bay City Council gives power to the people
The Canada Bay City Council in NSW, in consultation with The newDemocracy Foundation, is taking a unique step towards community engagement in local government decisions…
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Schools on the march
The Cardinia Shire Council Mobile March initiative saw over 3400 students from 13 local primary schools walking, riding, scooting and skating to and from school…
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Memo to Mr O’Farrell – regional development is all about connectivity
The O’Farrell Government seems to be making a reasonable fist of things, but it will surely be judged on how it tackles three issues: Sydney’s…
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