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Holroyd Council wins women in Local Government award
Support for women working in Local Government was the key reason for Holroyd Council’s Human Resources Manager Helen Connell winning the 2011 Women in Local…
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Moonee Valley staff ready to ACT
Moonee Valley City Council’s 900 staff are all aboard the train for ACT. They are not headed for Canberra as their final destination is outstanding…
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Studying law at ANU College of Law*
Legal knowledge is one of many tools that can be used to help to make a difference in people’s lives. It helps professionals to understand…
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Mid Western Regional Council wins top national award for mentoring women
A mentoring and training program developed by a team of women at Mid Western Regional Council has taken top honours in the Federal Government’s 2011…
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Members of Expert Panel announced
Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) President Genia McCaffery and President of the Australian Local Government Association of Queensland, Mayor Paul Bell, are among the 18…
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Funding agreement for libraries in Victoria and South Australia
South Australian Minister Assisting the Premier in the Arts John Hill and Local Government Association President Mayor Kym McHugh have signed an agreement to fund…
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Learning from the riots – The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley*
In August, television news showed pictures of rioters in English cities. It was a shocking short period of criminal unrest by a minority of individuals.…
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Carbon debate ignites Local Government – Councils seizing the new opportunities
Local Government has become one of the key battle grounds in the carbon tax debate with the Federal Government and Opposition making wildly different claims…
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Editorial
Local Government faces some major challenges with the proposed introduction of a carbon tax by the Federal Government. Indeed, it is surprising to learn that…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Mayor Barry Easther, President of the Local Government…
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Conference explores LG’s role in creating thriving neighbourhoods
Local Governments are critical change agents in creating liveable, sustainable communities. They exert influence in planning and are responsible for local service delivery, and so…
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Chinese basketball stars train at Busselton’s GLC
The Chinese National Basketball team visited Busselton recently to participate in an intensive four day training camp at the Geographe Leisure Centre (GLC). The stars…
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