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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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From refugee to Australian apprentice trainee of the year
When Matter Machar arrived from the Sudan as a refugee, he had no job and few prospects. Now he has it all, including a job…
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Meerkat approach to OHS
The City of Belmont has become the first Local Government in Western Australia to be presented the Diamond Distinction in Safety Award (DISA), receiving the…
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Local Government represented at national Safe Work Australia Awards
This year, Local Government is represented among the 38 finalists in the 2008 national Safe Work Australia Awards, the premier national safety awards in Australia.…
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New IPWEA Fleet Management Certificate now available
The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA) recently launched its new Fleet Management Certificate. The certificate is based on the Institute’s Plant and Vehicle…
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LGMA National Congress and Business Expo in Darwin
Local Government’s place in the community as leaders in service delivery, economic development and sustainable practice has never been more relevant or more important. Reflecting…
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Technical skills training delivered to your desk*
Local Government technical staff must keep up to date with advances in the design, construction and maintenance of road pavements and their asset management and…
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Operation happy feet
Located in the upper reaches of the Spencer Gulf in the Southern Flinders Ranges of South Australia, Port Pirie Regional Council has received the top…
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Dial Before You Dig membership for Local Government*
There are hundreds of Dial Before You Dig members across Australia, with a significant proportion of these being councils. Dial Before You Dig is the…

