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Councils gear up for Harmony Day
This month Local Governments around Australia are getting ready for Harmony Day on 21 March. Harmony Day is a celebration of Australia’s cultural diversity and…
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Editorial: the case for women in Local Government
With the Year of Women in Local Government officially launched on 20 January, we are sure to see more promotion and encouragement of women being…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Councillor Paul Bell, President of the Local Government…
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Launch of 2010 Year of Women in Local Government
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Anthony Albanese called for all Australian councils to better reflect the communities they seek to represent…
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Poor fellow my country
Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke was asked by Andrew Denton on the ABC’s ‘Enough Rope’ what advice he had for approaching life. Hawke replied, “First…
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Hold lunch at work – for harmony’s sake!
Australia’s 22 million people come from more than 230 different countries, and this March will see Aussie workers lunch together during Australia’s biggest celebration of…
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Councillor Profiles
Alderman Murray Stewart, Alice Springs Town Council, NT Q. How long have you been on Council? I was first elected in 2004 and am coming…
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Multi Purpose Complex a dream come true for Ashburton
At five years old, sports mad Onslow twins Keenan and Rashard Tucker are probably a little too young to understand what all the fuss in…
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Ecofriendly boardwalk on North Stradbroke Island
One of the Redlands’ most popular tourist destinations – the North Gorge Walk at Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island – recently received a $220,000…
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1 in 120 children have autism*
Seminar with Leah Climas for Local Government employees With the growing number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – current prevalence 1:120 –…
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Challenger teams with Cockburn to boost worker skills
With campuses across the southwestern metropolitan area of Perth, Challenger TAFE has partnered with the City of Cockburn to deliver onsite management training as part…
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City of Greater Dandenong
City of Greater Dandenong Known as ‘The City of Opportunity’, the City of Greater Dandenong has long been recognised as the capital of Melbourne’s southeast…
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