News
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Councils go green with digital signatures*
With the issue of global warming growing in importance, it is becoming clearer that an environmentally friendly approach will have a positive effect on the…
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Dial Before You Dig launches new website*
Dial Before You Dig has a brand new website, which is proving to be an important and popular tool for Councils and contractors around Australia.…
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Melbourne City Baths lead the way with best practice aquatic initiatives
With over 100 years of service to the Melbourne community, the Heritage listed Melbourne City Baths is continuing to lead the aquatic industry. Its latest…
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Northampton employee increases workplace safety
The Shire of Northampton in Western Australia is saving time and reducing risks through the use of an innovative tool designed by one of its…
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Pool safety program
A program to ensure the safety of public swimming pools recently won a commendation at the New South Wales Statewide Risk Management Excellence Awards for…
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Ararat Environment Day unveils simple sustainable solutions
In September, Ararat residents were invited to learn about the latest range of affordable, simple and easy to implement sustainable living solutions at the first…
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Drought vs Sport: Can sport survive?
As a result of low winter rains and the ongoing threat to sporting facilities across Victoria, the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has joined forces…
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Are your employee appraisals lacking performance?
By Gary Bourke* A high performance culture is a priority for most organisations. Organisational gurus such as Drucker, Kaplan, Goleman and others have told us…
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Risk management course for event organisers
Last month, the City of Geraldton-Greenough held two free workshops targeting local event organisers on carrying out risk management. Council’s Community Development Officer, Yvonne Lovedee,…
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Investment ‘health checks’ for Local Government*
Recent turmoil in the global credit markets has created a far greater awareness of the requirement for improved transparency and disclosure standards for Council investments. …
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Thuringowa wins national Environ Award
Thuringowa City Council has taken out a national award for sustainability, recognising its outstanding achievements in sustainability as a small urban Council. Council’s Environment and…
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Biodiesel report helps Local Government make sustainable fuel choices
A new report on the current state of Australia’s biodiesel industry is now available from ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability – Oceania (ICLEI Oceania).…





