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Asset management a key plank to financial sustainability
With its annual National Asset Management Conference timed to commence the day after the Federal Budget, Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) President, Councillor Dick Gross,…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor John Rich, President of the Local Government…
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Freedom of Entry celebrates the efforts of Toodyay volunteers
With sirens wailing and lights flashing, some 25 emergency vehicles paraded through the main street of the small country town of Toodyay in Western Australia…
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Recognising Councils’ top performers
At the recent Local Government Managers Australia National Congress in Hobart, Local Government FOCUS invited delegates to nominate individuals or teams from their Council who…
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‘Shady’ Councils recognised
In this year’s Victorian SunSmart Shade Awards, four Victorian Councils have been recognised for ‘shady’ initiatives, which are protecting their residents from skin cancer. The…
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Lessons from Valencia, Spain
The Good Oil * by Rod Brown The OECD recently completed a review of the policy challenges for the internationalisation of the Valencia economy, to…
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Taking a risk to reap rewards
Advertising campaigns in the metropolitan market can be a high cost luxury beyond the means of some regional Local Governments. To address this, five shires…
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Councillor profiles
Councillor Grant Pforr, Gold Coast City Council, Qld Q. How long have you been on Council? I was elected in 2004 and it has been…
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IPWEA Engineering Excellence Awards
The IPWEA NSW Engineering Excellence Awards were presented at the Annual Conference Gala Dinner on 14 May 2007. These awards provide members with the opportunity…
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IPWEA/RTA Local Government Road Safety Strategy
The IPWEA/RTA Local Government Road Safety Strategy works to raise the priority of road safety in Local Government. This is achieved through support for Council…
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Queensland stages successful Local Government Week
From 28 May to 3 June, Queensland Councils joined forces with the Department of Main Roads to celebrate Local Government Week 2007. The week, themed…
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Big wins for Local Government in 2007 Budget
The 2007 Budget held some welcome news for Local Government in Australia, with the Treasurer announcing more than $2.3 billion in direct funding for Local…
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