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Playford helps gives birth in Madagascar
Staff from Playford Council in South Australia are making their contribution to women all over the world. Building on the tremendous work of the Year…
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Fairness of Victorian property based fire levy questioned
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) submission on the fire services levy has raised concerns about its fairness and argues that a capital improved valuation…
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ICAC all clear for Ballina on tower
The Independent Crime Against Corruption (ICAC) has told Ballina Shire Council that they will be taking no further action in respect to Council’s management of…
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Helping find out where you came from in Pittwater
Genealogy on Sydney’s northern beaches just got easier – thanks to Pittwater Council’s new online search tool for its cemetery at Mona Vale. The search…
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City of Melville recognised for excellent customer service
The City of Melville has been recognised for its excellent customer service systems by winning the state and national Local Government Customer Service Institute of…
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Townsville City Council enhances customer service
Citizens and customers of Townsville City Council will soon enjoy better quality and quicker response times to their questions through a deal signed this week…
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Future directions in business efficiency – the impact of NBN
Kiama Municipal Council is in the fortunate position of being the first Council on mainland Australia to be connected to the National Broadband Network (NBN),…
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Armidale Dumaresq Council increases productivity
A massive $2.1 million in productivity improvements in Armidale Dumaresq Council’s (ADC) operations has been identified and $1.4 million has been implemented and is operational.…
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Barossa bike path bonanza
Visitors to the Barossa and Gawler regions will soon have the joy of riding, jogging or walking between Tanunda and Gawler, and the intermediate areas…
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Managing assets more effectively and economically*
The public sector has no choice but to stretch resources as far as possible. With revenues shrinking and infrastructure aging, councils need to get maximum…
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Praise for Mackay’s online City Deals initiative
One of Australia’s leading Internet marketers has praised Mackay Regional Council for establishing its "City Deals" initiative, which is a free, community based online discount…
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Port Macquarie – Hastings Council pilots centralised purchasing and procurement model
Port Macquarie – Hastings Council has proven the benefits of a strategic, centralised purchasing and procurement process as a part of a pilot program involving…






