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Local Government is key to NBN success
Local Government needs to be a major player in helping communities take full advantage of the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout according to Adjunct Research…
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Councils address the skills shortage
Local Governments need to broaden their horizons and look overseas for new talent to deal with skills shortages according to the Western Australia Local Government…
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Editorial
Recruiting and maintaining staff is never an easy exercise, but for Local Government it will become more and more important over the next ten years.…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Councillor Ray Donald, President of the Shires Association…
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Green councils launch 50th climate change case study
A project that has resulted in the planting of more than 220,000 native trees across 33 forests has become the 50th case study in addressing…
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Award for Brisbane GIS for work during floods
The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) and the Brisbane City Council were presented with a Special Achievement in Geographic Information System Award at the…
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A shadow of an industry policy – The Good Oil by Rod Brown*
A shadow of an industry policy The Good Oil by Rod Brown* Well the Dries are out in force, selling the manufacturing sector down the…
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Indigenous councils have a key role in addressing disadvantage
Queensland’s 17 Indigenous local councils should have a key role in coordinating efforts to reduce Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander disadvantage, according to the Local…
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Councillor recognised for dedication to the Derwent Valley community
Derwent Valley Councillor Judy Bromfield has been recognised for her lifetime of dedicated service to Tasmanian Local Government, winning the inaugural Local Government Association of…
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The importance of organisational sustainability in LG*
Achieving organisational sustainability has been a key focus of Local Government in recent years.Building sustainability is achieved by embedding targeted organisational practices that deliver significant…
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Councillor profiles
Councillor profiles This month we feature two councillors from South Australia. Mayor Lorraine Rosenberg, Onkaparinga City Council, South Australia Q. How long have you been…
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Recognising LG’s high achievers
Recognising LG’s high achievers At the National General Assembly of Local Government held in Canberra, Local Government FOCUS invited delegates to nominate individuals or teams…
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