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Recognising LG’s high achievers
At the 2008 Local Government Managers Australia National Congress at the Gold Coast, Local Government FOCUS invited delegates to nominate individuals or teams from their…
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Clarence leads the nation in coastal climate change study
Located on the coast of southeast Tasmania, Clarence City Council is in the process of finalising a nation leading study assessing the impacts of climate…
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When one engine is twice as nice*
Located on the coast of southeast Tasmania, Clarence City Council is in the process of finalising a nation leading study assessing the impacts of climate…
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Compulsory voting on Tas agenda
Speaking at the Local Government Association of Tasmania’s (LGAT) Annual Conference in June, Tasmanian Premier, David Bartlett, announced his intention to implement compulsory voting for…
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Culture of collaboration
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* Last month I identified that if Councils really are to improve their community leadership and their ability to enable…
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Financial modelling tool
Goulburn Mulwaree Council in regional New South Wales is using an innovative financial modelling program to help Councillors and non financial staff better understand the…
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Future directions in asset management
“Asset management and the associated maintenance of an organisation’s assets is critical and beneficial,” Stuart Holley said. “It minimises Council exposure to risk, increases service…
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Data services the key component behind successful asset management software*
True asset management involves the effective use of software tools together with specialist knowledge to determine the optimal path forward. New legislation, evolving asset management…
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Risk based approach to asset management
It is important that all Councils have a clear knowledge of the condition of their assets and how they are performing. All management decisions regarding…
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Using a holistic approach for treasury management
South Australia’s District Council of Yankalilla has adopted a holistic approach to the way it deals with its financial decision making. Yankalilla has a population…
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Postbillpay – part of your ‘every day’*
For over 20 years, Australia Post’s convenient Postbillpay service has been Australia’s preferred way of paying household bills. In fact, Australian bill payers continue to…
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Shared cadet helps combat skills shortage
While many Australian councils are experiencing a shortage of civil engineers, Wollongong City Council, located 80 kilometres south of Sydney, has a strong reputation for…
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