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Quest for recognition forges ahead
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has reiterated her promise of a dual referendum on constitutional recognition for Local Government and recognition of Indigenous Australians as the…
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Hobsons Bay staff go mobile for the festive Season
In November, Hobsons Bay City Council went mobile in preparation for the festive season. Comprising Melbourne’s southwestern suburbs, Hobsons Bay is located six kilometres from…
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Wheels Without Worries
In a campaign to promote car sharing, Waverley Council in the eastern Sydney suburbs, recently launched its ‘Wheels Without Worries’ program. Council has partnered up…
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Future directions in business efficiency and organisational sustainability
An interview with Rex Mooney, CEO Alice Springs Town Council, NT. FOCUS recently caught up with Rex Mooney to uncover what he thinks the big…
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Exposing the myths about work life balance – by Natalie Ashdown
*by Natalie Ashdown One of the most popular goals in workplace coaching programs is to find ‘work life balance’. Work life balance is such an…
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Melville plays host to Quairading
In October, the City of Melville played host to a visiting contingent from the Shire of Quairading, who came to share and compare experiences in…
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Solar desalination – the low cost, environmentally friendly solution
F Cubed Australia Pty Ltd has developed its Carocell unit (Direct Solar Desalination) over the last five years. An Australian invention, the company believes there…
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Fraser coast workers are happy and healthy
Zumba, stress management and massages were the order of the day for Queensland’s Fraser Coast Regional Council staff who recently took part in a Health…
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Draft community strategic plan available on audio tape
Visually impaired residents in northern New South Wales were encouraged to outline their aspirations and priorities for their Shire, following Tweed Shire Council releasing an…
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Komatsu’s hybrid excavator
Komatsu’s new concept excavator, the PC200-8 Hybrid, is soon to be launched in Australia. It has already notched up successes in key markets around the…
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Warringah fires up with soy
In October, Warringah Council in the Northern Beaches region of Sydney had its diesel fleet fire up their engines using Australian made 20 per cent…
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Is Local Government too comfortable for change?
After serving 30 plus years as a Councillor on Maitland City Council, Ray Fairweather plans to retire in 2012. Using his own Council as an…
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