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Media savvy Wyong
An observation in my last article that I had failed to find much Local Government social media activity in Australia had Ian Roberts, a Wyong…
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Skate park designed for all
With its flowing curves, stairs, rails and a distinctive protruding sphere feature that is skateable from inside and out, Knox Skate and BMX Park is…
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Local Government and climate change
An interview with Peter Dormand, City Energy and Resource Manager at Newcastle City Council Newcastle has been at the forefront of Australian Local Government in…
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Embracing the future
As a small Local Government covering only 4.9 square kilometres in the western suburbs of Perth, the Town of Claremont is in the midst of…
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Community kitchen
Hobsons Bay City Council has applauded the Federal Government’s decision to allocate $9 million to the Community Chef project. Community Chef is a collaborative project,…
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LG to play key part in COAG reforms
The 30 April meeting of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has set the path for Local Government to play a key role in reviewing…
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Local spending
It is in difficult economic times like these that there is a danger of a kneejerk response based upon expediency rather than priorities. Experience has…
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Business as unusual in Wellington
With a series of natural disasters recently occurring across the country, disaster recovery and emergency management are at the forefront of most councils’ minds. Wellington…
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Software streamlines contract management*
Last month’s edition of Local Government FOCUS ran a story on the risks councils face when they outsource work to external contractors (see ‘Engaging contractors:…
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Future directions in administration & management systems
An interview with Jane Trotter, General Manager Corporate and Community Services, City of Burnside, South Australia With the future of Local Government set to hold…
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Melville achieves customer service accreditation
The City of Melville has achieved certification from the Customer Service Institute of Australia (CSIA) in line with the International Customer Service Standard (ICSS 2003–2006).…
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CCTV conference for Australian Local Governments*
Hear from council users IP Surveillance in Action (IPSiA) 2009 is a one day seminar, taking place in Brisbane on Friday 12 June, showcasing some…
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