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Future directions in best practice
An interview with Chris Rose, CEO Logan City Council, Queensland As CEO of Logan City Council in Queensland, Chris Rose manages a budget of over…
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Indigo Shire calls on residents to adopt street trees
With no end to the drought in sight, Indigo Shire Council in northeast Victoria is calling on its residents to adopt any trees on nature…
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Breakfast forums inspire leadership development
With the aim of promoting leadership development, Queensland’s Logan City Council hosts breakfast forums for its staff every three months. The forums, ‘Leadership Live –…
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Partnership banking with NAB Government Business
Drawing on the success of its Agribusiness model, the National Australia Bank (NAB) has recently launched NAB Government Business. This specialised government banking business unit…
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New treatment plant reduces chemicals in Moreton Bay
Brisbane Lord Mayor, Councillor Campbell Newman has opened the upgraded Wynnum Water Reclamation Plant, which greatly reduces the amount of nitrogen discharged into Moreton Bay.…
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NSW Councils excel in excellence awards
In conjunction with the Sydney Morning Herald, the Local Government Managers Australia – New South Wales division announced its 2007 Local Government Management Excellence Awards…
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Mitchell improves customer service
Located in central Victoria, Mitchell Shire covers over 2,800 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 33,000 people. With such a large area, some…
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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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