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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 Heinz Kreutz, President of the Victorian Local…
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New Minister and Shadow Minister for Local Government
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced her new front bench with Simon Crean appointed as the Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government.…
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Lifeskills program wins national award
In September, the City of Melville’s Young Men’s Lifeskills program took out top honours at the national LIFE Awards, winning the Public Sector Organisation category…
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Do you know a female leader who champions healthy heart initiatives?
Nominations are closing soon for The National Heart Foundation of Australia and the Australian Local Government Women’s Association’s (ALGWA) one off Go Red for Women…
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Opportunities to empower local communities
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* Simon Crean, the Minister for the newly created portfolio, Regional Australia, aims to empower local communities to drive their…
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Records tumble as SA election nominations close
A record 28.41 per cent of the contenders in the 2010 South Australian council elections are women – an increase of about one per cent…
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Councillor Profiles
Councillor Moira Girando, President, Shire of Coorow, Western Australia Q. How long have you been a Councillor? I was first elected to Council in 1997…
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SA councils launch ECO ERA website
In September, seven Adelaide councils launched a new website designed to help residents find ways to be more environmentally friendly. The councils are part of…
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Green Precinct project a blueprint for councils
Moonee Valley City Council has won a United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) World Environment Day Award for its Green Precinct Project. Located in Melbourne’s…
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Recognising LG’s high achievers
At the 2010 Local Government Managers Australia National Congress in Adelaide, Local Government FOCUS invited delegates to nominate individuals or teams from their councils who…
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Port Macquarie improves workplace safety
Staff at Port Macquarie–Hastings Council have drawn on their knowledge and expertise to find an innovative solution to the potential problems and risks when using,…
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Murray Darling Association conference report
The Basin Plan – Have Your Say The 66th National Conference and AGM of the Murray Darling Association, staged at Beechworth in Victoria on 9…
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