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Knox manager honoured for leadership
Knox City Council’s Manager of Strategic and Economic Development, Kim Rawlings recently took out the inaugural ‘Sally Isaac Women in Local Government Leadership Award’ at…
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Healthy Spaces and Places: Minister launches landmark planning initiative
Planning that prioritises walking, cycling and public transport ahead of motor cars is the centrepiece of ‘Healthy Spaces and Places’, a major national initiative, unveiled…
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Merging thoughts
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* Council revenues are likely to slump by more than £4 billion due to the recession according to a recent…
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113th LGAQ Annual Conference: Planning and performance key to the future
“Following the recent period of turbulence caused by both the global financial crisis and amalgamations, governments of every level, everywhere need perspective.” These were the…
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ASC making sport more inclusive
The twin themes of ‘active communication’ and ‘internal buy in’ are essential elements for success that resonate across all Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Community Sport…
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Central Desert Shire sees school attendance as vital in nurturing future leaders
The Northern Territory’s Central Desert Shire Council will help boost school attendance by supporting only those sports carnivals that are held during the school holidays…
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Public lighting – reducing energy use and emissions
By Bruce Rowse* Proven technology exists to more than halve public lighting energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Right across Australia 80 watt mercury vapour…
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Unique virtual link to international climate change policy
Kingborough Council’s Senior Environmental Health Officer and Tasmanian Girl Guide leader, Abyilene McGuire, recently represented Australia at a United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) conference on…
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Green Jobs – of direct relevance to Local Government
By Rod Brown* On 30 July, the Rudd Government announced 50,000 new green jobs and training opportunities to build a stronger and greener Australian economy.…
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Training for Zero Harm
Queensland’s Rockhampton Regional Council has developed an innovative behavioural management program. Implemented last March, the program reflects Council’s commitment to being a Zero Harm organisation,…
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ACELG taking shape
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) expects to commence some activities almost immediately and be fully operational early in 2010. Its various…
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Future directions in training and development
An interview with Shane Crawford, Governance Manager, Devonport City Council, Tasmania With difficulties in attracting specialist employees likely to continue as an ongoing challenge for…
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