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Inspiring Communiities – Buiding Commuities from the Inside Out
7 & 8 September 2011 Championing community development Greater Shepparton City Council has been working closely with world-renowned community development pioneers, Jim Diers and Ted…
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Major projects for the future
A strong emphasis has been placed on the long term financial position of Council and a fiveyear Strategic Financial Plan was introduced in 2010/11 supported…
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Recognising innovation
Council has a number of awards winning programs including the following. Accolades for Riverconnect A program connecting local communities and agencies to improve river health…
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ALGA calls for dedicated funding as councils deal with natural disasters
The Australian Local Government Association has called for a separate disaster mitigation fund for Local Government following a series of natural disasters around the country…
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Editorial
The real and immediate impact of climate change has never been more evident than in the last few years in Australia. Councils and communities reeling…
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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 Keith Rhoades, President of the Local Government…
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Discover your strengths at theWomen, Management and Work Conference
Are you looking to further your leadership skills and be inspired by leading Australian women? This year’s Macquarie University’s annual Women, Management and Work Conference…
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Business enhancement with ‘Claremont NOW’
The recent opening of Stage 2 of the Claremont Quarter has delivered new opportunities for the entire business community. To help local businesses grow and…
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Brisbane business Summit draws Branson and Giuliani
Join high profile international keynote speakers, Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Group and Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former Mayor of New York City, along with…
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Hornsby’s octogenarian has no plans to retire
Hornsby Shire’s Subdivision Inspections Engineer John Bryson has reached the amazing milestone of celebrating his 80th birthday while still working full time. John has worked…
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RDA Fund – some angles for consideration
The big topic of interest at present is the Regional Development Australia Fund. The guidelines were released last month for this $1 billion five year…
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New ways of doing business to meet the needs of local communities
The National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA) is the premiere Local Government event bringing together around 700 representatives from Councils across Australia to develop…
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