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Marketing and communications – beyond the media release
By Andrea Ferris* Marketing and communications, public relations, public affairs, corporate communications —whatever the nameplate on the door, most councils have at least one person…
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New PR tool for councils*
An online strategic communications tool to improve the way Local Governments manage their community information arrives in Australia early next year. And that will be…
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Shades of glory: entries sought for Vic SunSmart awards
The search is on to find Victoria’s best shade initiative in the 2008 SunSmart Shade Awards. The SunSmart Shade Awards recognise organisations providing sun protection…
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Housing risk
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* The credit crunch is taking its toll. Banks are posting record losses arising from their support for unrealistic multiples…
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Providing the services people actually want
Professor of Politics and Governance at UK’s University of Southampton, Gerry Stoker, was one of the keynote presenters at the recent Local Government Association of…
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Saving a Sunburnt Country – a climate change conference
Saving a Sunburnt Country is a timely event about the effect of climate change on Australia’s biodiversity and ecosystems. Hosted by the Nature Conservation Council…
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Constitutional Summit preparation
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) recently held a Constitutional Forum in Canberra to consider ways to achieve change to the Australian Constitution that would…
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National project to curb the loss of council staff
A national project is underway to help alleviate Local Governments’ skills shortage by preventing the loss of council staff to the booming resources sector. Through…
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Kingborough ‘Alert’ to food safety training
Kingborough Council recently launched the I’m ALERT Food Safety Interactive Online Training program. It is the first and currently the only Local Government in Tasmania…
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New training centre opens in the Hunter
An initiative fully funded by councils in the Hunter Region, the $1.8 million facility is a further step forward in placing the Hunter at the…
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‘Feel Great in 08’ is working wonders at Baulkham Hills
‘Feel Great in 08’ is a year long health and wellness initiative of Baulkham Hills Shire Council in Sydney’s northwestern region. This extensive health and…
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Redland’s driver training programs
Redland City Council has a strong commitment to the safety of its employees on the roads both in their professional capacity and getting to and…
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