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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Mayor Felicity-ann Lewis, President of the Local Government…
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2010 Australasian Management Challenge finalists announced
The regional winners of Local Government Managers Australia’s 2010 Management Challenge were announced recently. The successful team from each State and New Zealand will compete…
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Towong a tourist attraction
Towong Shire Council has developed a Tourism discussion paper to inform local communities of past and present success, while developing ideas for the future. Tourism…
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Ecotourism – Opportunities to be tapped
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* In recent months, I’ve been featuring regions with potential to build on particular competitive advantages. Let’s now dwell on…
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Canterbury getting tough on graffiti
New South Wales’ City of Canterbury is offering residents free graffiti removal kits in an aim to stamp out graffiti in the local area. As…
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Port Macquarie leads the way in water industry safety
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council water supply division employees have played starring roles in a new educational safety DVD developed for water industry operators. The video was…
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Councillor Profiles
Councillor Alan Morris, Port Augusta City Council, SA Q. How long have you been on Council? I was elected in 2003 and am running again…
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Coffs Harbour lifeguard wins prestigious award
Coffs Harbour City Council’s popular Senior Lifeguard, Sonny Tisdell, was recently named Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard of the Year 2010. Lifeguards from across Australia voted…
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New guide to cut deaths and injury in high risk public works jobs
In an effort to reduce injuries and fatalities caused by driver fatigue, Pro-Visual Publishing is reminding Local Government and works officers of the National Heavy…
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Stirling awarded for engineering excellence
The City of Stirling’s unique approach to designing bicycle infrastructure has recently been recognised at the Western Australian Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA)…
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Up, Up, Up
A Focus on Excellence and Innovation In opening the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) 98th Local Government Conference, Association President Barry Easther said that…
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Mens Shed proves there is life after retirement
The recently opened Castle Hill Men’s Shed in northwestern Sydney’s The Hills Shire is proving that there really is life after retirement. The shed offers…
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