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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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Women in Local Government
It was only fitting that in this the Year of Women in Local Government, the National General Assembly of Local Government would include a forum…
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Warm water pool making waves
Knox City Council in Melbourne’s southeast is literally making a splash, officially opening its long awaited warm water pool. Located at the Knox Leisureworks facility…
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With education comes opportunity for women in Local Government
As part of the Year of Women in Local Government, Indigo Training has decided to act and support this much needed and worthwhile initiative. The…
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MAV pushes for greener street lighting
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is encouraging the State and Federal Governments to join with local councils and advocate a switch to energy efficient…
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Pan Da the iconic Redland koala dies
Koalas in the Redlands have suffered another blow with the death of Pan Da the Facebook koala, who was recently euthanised at the Australia Zoo…
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Home Energy Audit Toolkit for Tas householders
Many Tasmanian councils have made available Home Energy Audit Toolkits (HEAT) to provide residents with practical and affordable suggestions on how to save on energy…
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Stirling developments on the rise
The City of Stirling in metropolitan Perth is receiving record numbers of development applications, despite building applications falling 3.3 per cent nationally in February. Over…
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Councils as supermarkets and corner shops
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* Private and public sector organisations have always faced the pressures of achieving large volumes and standardisation for economy of…
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ACLG – the ultimate community cabinet meeting
The third meeting of the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) took place at Parliament House Canberra on 18 June. Over 400 Mayors and Shire…
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Common service provision model a winner
Pressures on Local Government in service delivery, increasing regulatory roles and the challenges of obtaining and maintaining high quality staff, ensure that councils must work…
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Unique airport rehabilitation*
Slab lifting and relevelling buildings Many councils are responsible for maintaining the airport in their area. Even small airports have concrete slabs and buildings that…
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