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VLGA’s online Councillor education program
This month, the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) together with online training centre Learning Seat launched Australia’s first comprehensive digital training and professional development centre…
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Salary movements in Local Government slowly catching up to the private sector*
Based on Mercer’s remuneration database, salary movements passed on to Council staff over the past five years have demonstrated that the historic gap between the…
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Vital symposium for Qld Councils
Following the elections on 15 March 2008 it will be down to business for Queensland’s 73 Councils. The 2008 Local Government Symposium, organised by the…
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Young Melville leader to take the world stage
A member of the Melville Youth Advisory Council (YAC) has been selected to attend the Global Young Leaders Conference in New York and Washington D.C.…
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Team based approach to continuous improvement
Since 2004, Great Lakes Council on the mid north coast of New South Wales has been involved in a continuous quality improvement program. Great Lakes…
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Not for profit financial services for LG staff*
As a member of Local Government, you and your family are eligible to join the Australian Public Service Benevolent Society (APS Benefits). APS Benefits has…
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Blayney Shire becomes young at heart
Blayney Shire Council is in the midst of a five year project that is addressing the skills shortage now and into the future. Located three…
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Kondinin Shire looks to the skies
The Shire of Kondinin is working with the Federal Government’s Community Development Employment Projects (CDEP) program to provide local Indigenous people with employment opportunities. Located…
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Water packs for outdoor workers
More than 140 of Maribyrnong City Council’s outdoor workers have been sporting eyecatching orange water backpacks, as part of Council’s Sun Protection Policy for Council…
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Get smart and stay safe
With more than 1,000 employees, Wollongong City Council is using an online OH&S program to ensure its policies and procedures can be accessed by staff…
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Adelaide workers fit and healthy
With more than 850 staff, Adelaide City Council has a strong, ongoing commitment to the health and safety of its workers. Over the past three…
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Safe and easy access to equipment*
Cargo Drawers Australia (established 1987) manufactures an exciting and innovative range of rollout Cargo Drawers for all styles of vehicles. This unique system, custom built…





