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Fairfield lights up to help the environment
In a first for Fairfield City Council, nine solar powered pedestrian lights have been installed at Bibby’s Place in the suburb of Bonnyrigg. Located southwest…
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Innovative ICT solutions awarded
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) recently announced the winners of its 2010 ICT Awards, recognising outstanding performance in information and communications technology. MAV President…
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Government 2.0 and the role of location intelligence
*by Francisco Urbina Government 2.0 (Gov 2.0) involves the use of technology to enhance access to and delivery of government services to benefit the public,…
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Have you got your onion sorted?
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* As part of the annual budget build process, which is increasingly becoming an ongoing process, rather than limited to…
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Whose responsibility?
Caring responsibilities, not only for younger family members, but older relatives, is an issue that is emerging for employees at all councils. In the Year…
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Blue Mountains saves its swamps
Earlier this year, Blue Mountains City Council was recognised with a National Local Government Award in the ‘Innovation in Natural Resource Management’ category for its…
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Alice Springs reduces waste and reliance on natural resources
In June, Alice Springs Mayor Damien Ryan and Northern Territory Minister for Central Australia and the Environment Karl Hampton officially opened Alice Springs Town Council’s…
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Mentoring program provides skills network for staff
Staff retention, career paths and a happy, productive environment are among the goals of Mackay Regional Council’s new Mentoring Program. In its first year, 18…
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Future directions in organisational best practice
An interview with Kevin Hannagan, CEO Strathbogie Shire Council, Victoria. A philosophy that embraces the input of people, together with the financial ‘bottom line’ reflects…
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Midwest Shires doing ‘WELL’
Western Australia’s Midwest Shires have taken up an opportunity to participate in the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Workplace English Language and Literacy…
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Sutherland adopts hard line against antisocial behaviour
Sutherland Shire Council’s strong stance against antisocial behaviour seems to be paying dividends since the rollout of its ‘Anti Social Behaviour Strategy’ early in 2009.…
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Yoga at your desk
Launceston City Council is helping employees to improve their health with monthly ‘Yoga at Your Desk’ sessions. The sessions run for 30 minutes and involve…
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