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Retaining young people in local industries
Wodonga City Council has developed a project that connects employers to young people to help improve local retention rates, particularly in the manufacturing industry. The…
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Top ten issues for 2012
Local Government faces a raft of challenges in 2012. On social, economic and political fronts, councils must deal with a fast changing and varied set…
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Editorial
There is an old Chinese curse: ‘May you live in interesting times.’ In the lead article for this month’s edition, we have identified 10 complex…
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NSW Planning Review – President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Councillor Keith Rhoades AFSM, President, Local Government Association…
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Carbon Farming Initiative opportunities for Local Government
Operators of landfill facilities and Local Government can now reap the benefits of Australia’s emerging carbon markets by reducing emissions from accumulated waste thanks to…
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Kim Carr’s demotion a big error – The Good Oil by Rod Brown*
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has been under huge pressure to assert her authority and her latest ministerial reshuffle was clearly part of this. Her announcement…
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Minister says union claims are false
NSW Local Government Minister Don Page has refuted false claims that the State Government plans to reduce 152 councils to just 16 across the State,…
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Sustainable Living Gympie Guide goes live
Sometimes it is all too easy to feel that the world’s problems are so big that you cannot make a difference. It’s crucial that we…
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Councillor profiles
This month we are profiling two councillors from Western Australia. David Boothman Mayor Stirling City Council, Western Australia Q. How long have you been on…
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The year that wasn’t
Local Government Focus has a fun look at what didn’t happen in 2011 January 2011 – ALGA Board to replace Australian Test Team In a…
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Future directions in business efficiency
An interview with West Arnhem Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Adam Seiler. Adam Seiler is experiencing the sharp edge of Local Government business efficiency and…
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Baw Baw Shire Council Wins Landcare Award
The 2011 Victorian Landcare Bushfire Recovery Award was presented to Baw Baw Shire Council to recognise its recovery efforts following the Black Saturday bushfires. It…
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