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Engineers play a vital role in sustainable recovery
With the aim of sharing and learning, the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA) conference attracted a wide range of international delegates, representing Sweden,…
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Editorial: Skills shortage set to return
Governments, economists and other key policy players are now largely agreed that Australia has avoided recession. We have weathered the global financial crisis far better…
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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 Rose Iser, President of the Victorian Local…
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Queensland councils still waiting for State Government funding
President of the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ), Councillor Paul Bell, has called on the Queensland Government to provide what he believes is overdue…
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Kiama Municipality celebrates 150 years
The Municipality of Kiama recently celebrated its 150th Anniversary with a number of celebratory events for residents and visitors. Located 120 kilometres south of Sydney…
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Battle of the bugs: give creepy crawlies an eco goodbye*
With summer almost here, light balmy nights, scorching hot days and weekends spent cooking on the barbie are sure to bring unwanted intruders. They come…
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Hurstville celebrates dedicated staff and local emergency workers
Hurstville Mayor Vince Badalati recently paid tribute to 16 emergency service workers and Council staff for going beyond the call of duty. Centrally located within…
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Victor Harbor – value adding to an ageing population
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* Last month in this column I mused about how local communities might attract business and government marbles rolling around…
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Take steps to improve the health of your local community*.
The Heart Foundation is calling on councils throughout Australia to put on their walking shoes and take steps to help improve the health of their…
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Councillor Profiles
Councillor Julie Woodman, City of Salisbury, SA Q. How long have you been on Council? I was elected to Council in a by-election in September…
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Campbelltown steps up OHS commitment
Located in southwestern Sydney, Campbelltown City Council is self insured for Workers Compensation and has a strong commitment to ensuring its staff work in a…
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Recognising LG’s high achievers
At the 2009 Local Government Managers Australia National Congress in Darwin, Local Government FOCUS invited delegates to nominate individuals or teams from their councils who…
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