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How will the Emissions Trading Scheme affect Local Government?
By Bruce Rowse* Next year the national carbon Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is due to start. To find out what the impacts of the scheme…
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First trades in council emissions trading scheme imminent
The first formal trades of carbon credits under an Australian first greenhouse gas emission trading system for Local Governments are expected to take place by…
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Elvis festival attracts record crowds
After five days and more than 120 events at Parkes, Elvis has left the building and certainly left it all shook up! Located in the…
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Diversity challenge hots up
Last month Victoria’s Monash City Council laid down the challenge to any other council that could better it regarding the diversity of its Councillors. The…
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Ecomist: proudly supporting Local Government*
Established in 1992, Ecomist is an Australian owned and operated company. Its stylish, computerised range of dispensers use natural pyrethrins to provide complete insect control.…
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Councils connect online
A snapshot of social media in Local Governments elsewhere: • The US City of Baltimore uses Facebook and Twitter to inform younger residents about mass…
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Health and wellbeing pilot complements employer of choice programs
In furthering its commitment to its staff, Whittlesea is one of two Victorian councils undergoing a pilot program designed to increase staff health and wellbeing…
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Future directions in human resources
An interview with Tony Goode, Director Workforce and Organisational Services, LGAQ With the economic crisis leading to job cuts across the country, the Local Government…
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Leader in event management training*
The Australian Centre for Event Management (ACEM), University of Technology, Sydney is a leader in event management education, training and research. The centre offers a…
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Campbelltown commits to OHS promotion and awareness
Campbelltown City Council in New South Wales employs more than 675 permanent staff and around 200 casual staff. It is self insured for Workers Compensation…
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Tasmania’s shining achiever
Kingborough Council’s Senior Environmental Health Officer, Abyilene Dobson, was recently selected as a finalist in Tasmania’s 2009 Young Australian of the Year Award. The Australian…
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APS Benefits to assist with education rebates*
Did you know that you can claim up to $750 in tax rebates per child on eligible education expenses? The rebate for children attending primary…
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