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Brimbank develops innovative management initiative
Brimbank City Council recently took out the Innovative Management Initiative category at the Local Government Professionals (LG Pro) Awards for Excellence. Located just 20 kilometres…
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Postgraduate mid year intake at Deakin University*
Don’t wait until next year to commence your studies. In such a competitive environment, there has never been a better time to upgrade your skills…
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Rockhampton reflects commitment to staff
Rockhampton Regional Council recently saw 30 of its employees graduate with Certificate IV in Frontline Management, demonstrating its commitment to staff development. The Certificate IV…
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Certificate IV in Frontline Management*
A prerequisite for managers, coordinators and team leaders For many areas within Local Government, Certificate III and Certificate IV are already a prerequisite for many…
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Size doesn’t matter when it comes to community engagement
New Queensland Government data shows size doesn’t matter when it comes to communication, with Balonne, Banana and Maranoa Regional Councils among the State’s top performers…
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Thorough consultation leads to prestigious award
Barossa Council recently took out the Leadership and Management Excellence Award (Rural Councils SA/NT) at the 2010 Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) Leadership Excellence Awards.…
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City of Casey delivers Leadership Development Program
Through recognition that good leadership is fundamental to Council, the City of Casey in southeast Melbourne has implemented a Leadership Development Program. The program aims…
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StreetScene asset patrol to assist in City upkeep
This month, the City of Stirling in metropolitan Perth is embarking on a new ‘StreetScene’ process to inspect assets within the city. The process will…
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Benefits of risk management in the integration of Local Government activities*
Steve O’Rourke, Managing Director of QRMC Risk Management, has first hand knowledge of the ups and downs of Local Government management across Australia. Having worked…
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Benefits of risk management in the integration of Local Government activities*
Steve O’Rourke, Managing Director of QRMC Risk Management, has first hand knowledge of the ups and downs of Local Government management across Australia. Having worked…
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‘Think Rights’ competition: calling all future leaders
Burwood Council is currently running a unique competition, engaging young students and residents of Sydney’s inner west by asking them what values or human rights…
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Hidden historic gems in the CBD
You don’t need to travel far to discover Burwood’s rich historic past – a new heritage walk map developed by Council shows all the treasures…




