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Federal windows in the next 18 months – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
OK, we’re all disillusioned with the federal Labor Party’s blood-letting process. Now we want some action for the remaining 18 months. So let’s look at…
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Strathfield Park water refill station a success!*
Runners, cyclers and general park users have shown immediate favour to a water bottle refill station under trial by an inner city council of Sydney.…
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EzeScan announces new features*
EzeScan, Australia’s most popular production document scanning software application recently announced a string of new features aimed at further simplifying the scanning process. Mike Kirkby,…
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Greater Dandenong gets active
Greater Dandenong Council has received a two-year $703,000 Federal Government grant to improve community health. Greater Dandenong is one of seven Victorian councils to receive…
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World class council collaboration
In a unique local government collaboration, 21 Victorian councils have joined forces to build and operate a world class kitchen that produces Meals on Wheels…
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Asset management conference*
The 2012 International Local Government Infrastructure and Asset Management Conference, hosted by the Municipal Association of Victoria, will be held on May 2 and 3…
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Who Manages the hidden workforce?
An interactive discussion was held at LGPRO Conference held in Melbourne last month around the ever increasing complexities within volunteer management. With recent OH&S and…
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Budget must boost economy, infrastructure and community
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is calling on the State Government to invest in productivity and economic performance in its 2012 budget. The budget…
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Councillor profiles
In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, this month we profile two women Mayors from Victoria. Mayor Kim McAliney, Wyndham City Council How…
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National Yearof Reading
Libraries have launched their campaign for the National Year of Reading, with the aim of encouraging children to read more in 2012 Librarians throughout Australia…
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Mackay turns 150
Mackay Regional Council will provide $65,000 for community and not-for-profit groups to stage 150th anniversary celebrations with the theme ‘our people, our places and our…
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Heart Foundation Healthy Community Awards for 2012*
The Heart Foundation Healthy Community Awards showcase councils working to improve heart health, through building a sense of community, encouraging people to be physically active,…
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