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Bland celebrates 2007 International Day of People with a DisABILITY
On 3 December, Bland Shire Council in New South Wales celebrated the 2007 International Day of People with a DisABILITY at a local cafe. Approximately…
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Onkaparinga proposes proactive approach to rising oil prices
The City of Onkaparinga is urging South Australian Premier, Mike Rann, and the Local Government Association of South Australia (LGASA) to consider the impact of…
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Vale John McLean
By Gerrie Carr-MacFie* Many throughout Victoria in public and private sector fields have been affected by the untimely passing of John McLean, CEO at the…
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Sealed runway helps to secure Flinders Island’s economic future
The redevelopment of Whitemark Airport on Tasmania’s Flinders Island has taken out the Asset Management Category for Small Councils under 15,000 ratepayers in the 2007…
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Fremantle guides point tourists in the right direction
Fremantle City Council has relocated its visitors centre and introduced visitor guides to better assist people visiting the City. Council’s Economic Development and Marketing Coordinator,…
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Swan Hill calls for national mental health network
Swan Hill Rural City Council is urging Local Governments Australia wide to tackle the issue of depression and mental illness by joining the Healthy Minds…
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Improving the business paper process*
It seems that everyone is being asked to do more with less these days, so it’s important to find that extra edge. InfoCouncil is a…
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LGAT launches new Councillor Resource Kit
With Tasmanian Local Government elections held in October, President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT), Mayor Mike Gaffney, recently launched a new Councillor…
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Rockhampton recognises staff skills
Staff at Rockhampton City Council are jumping at the opportunity to have their current skills formally recognised through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). In an…
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Port Augusta drug and alcohol testing a first for SA
Port Augusta City Council has introduced mandatory drug and alcohol testing for staff and contractors. Port Augusta City Manager, John Stephens, initiated the plan, which…
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Storm tide study improves cyclone preparedness
As part of a commitment to improve disaster risk management, Townsville and Thuringowa City Councils released a major study assessing the risk of damage from…
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Country/City Partnership reaps rewards all round
Signing of the partnership agreement. (l-r) seated: Councillor Ray Longfellow, Mayor Central Darling Shire Council and Councillor Ivan Petch, Mayor City of Ryde, with Councillors…
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