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Online tool will listen to community
In August, Western Australia’s City of Melville began trialling a new online tool to encourage the community to offer their opinions on a wide variety…
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Navigating the path of change
In delivering his opening address to the Municipal Association of Victoria’s recent Local Government Technology Solutions Conference, it was only fitting that CEO Rob Spence…
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Big step forward for Local Government and constitutional change
The President of the Australian Local Government Association, Councillor Geoff Lake, has welcomed the agreement signed by Labor and the Greens which commits to a…
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Are you available?
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* A study by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary entitled Valuing the Police identified that in larger police forces, uniformed…
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Single association for NSW Local Government
The Local Government Association of New South Wales and the Shires Association of New South Wales have voted overwhelmingly in support of forming a new…
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Casey supports its volunteers
With the aim of dramatically increasing participation rates in volunteering across Council, the City of Casey in Melbourne’s southeast introduced a Volunteer Participation Program. The…
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Geraldton-Greenough employees rewarded for new qualifications
Working in Local Government has been the first step in an exciting career path for a number of City of Geraldton-Greenough employees. Located in the…
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Postgrad study for engineers*
For Local Government engineers and other technical professionals, postgraduate study can provide essential specialist knowledge, improved professional performance and enhance career prospects. The UNSW School…
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Future directions in training and professional development
An interview with Liz Razzano, Manager Organisational Development, Burnside City Council in South Australia. According to Liz Razzano, ‘smarter training’ will be key to the…
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Eliminating bullying in the workplace
by Michael Dobbie Significant structural changes in a Macedon Ranges Shire Council department in late 2006 resulted in accusations of bullying from affected staff. Outcomes…
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Bega encourages more women to stand for Local Government
Bega Valley Shire Council has a plan to encourage more women to stand at the next Council election. The program will be launched in September,…
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Rewards all round for ongoing support of Defence Reserves
Located on the southwest edge of Sydney, Wollondilly Shire Council was recently recognised for its commitment to employing and supporting Defence Reservists. Council currently employs…
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