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Ryde’s break from tradition focuses on the future
The City of Ryde has broken tradition and held a Committee of the Whole meeting outside of Council Chambers. The event, which was held at…
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Report calls for LG industry reforms
An independent report has assessed the City of Gosnells as currently being in a sound financial position compared to other Perth Local Governments. Based on…
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Murrindindi raises bushfire awareness
Following the 2006 summer bushfires in Victoria, Murrindindi Shire Council in the State’s outer north central held a Bushfire Recovery Roadshow. Titled, ‘Where There’s Smoke…’,…
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Cost effective solution for parking infringement management*
Tenix Solutions offers a unique solution to completely manage the parking infringement lifecycle that can be tailored to suit Councils both large and small. After…
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232 Local Councils across Australia collaborate to reduce red tape for business
The Australian Government through its business program delivery division, AusIndustry, established the $50 million Regulation Reduction Incentive Fund to provide Local Government Authorities (LGAs) with…
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Tasmania releases new Council cost index
The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) recently released its second Council cost index to assist Councils with their rate setting deliberations. Launched by LGAT…
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Pittwater Council: preventing outbreaks rather than fighting them*
Established in May 1992 as a separate New South Wales Local Government area, Pittwater Council borders the Narrabeen Bridge to the south, Tasman Sea to…
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Councillor tours target far reaching community
Clarence Valley Council in New South Wales is using a Councillors’ Tours Program to reach its constituent population, which is spread over an area of…
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Comprehensive enterprise compliance, risk and OHS management software*
Distributed Technology System’s QSE IMS is a comprehensive and easy to use quality, safety and environment workplace management system that has a proven record within…
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Fixing the black spots on Australia’s roads
The Australian Government will spend $345 million over six years to fix about 2,300 dangerous locations on Australia’s roads. The extra spending will save lives…
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Message from the Minister
Welcome to my latest column for this important Local Government publication. Recently, I attended two meetings that I would like to report on – the…
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Governance activities on the ground: Monitoring the Aceh elections
Aceh’s local elections, held on 11 December 2006, were an historic event for the Indonesian province. The culmination of a two year peace process, it…
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