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Addressing the public interest
A record number of delegates attended the 2007 Local Government Professionals (LGPro) Annual Conference staged in Melbourne from 14-16 February. The theme, In the Public…
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LG Pro awards
As an acknowledgement of the outstanding contribution made by the professionals working in Local Government in Victoria, LGPro announced the winners of its awards for…
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Sustainable communities: critical insights
With the massive investment in infrastructure in the post war baby boom period coming to the end of its life, Australian Local Government is faced…
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Mural lifts spirits in drought affected Snowtown
An aerosol art workshop held in January has transformed an old Wakefield Regional Council Depot shed into a work of art. The Snowtown subcommittee of…
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History showcased on new pedestrian bridge
The City of Melbourne is depicting Victoria’s and Australia’s growth at Melbourne’s most historic meeting place. Located a few metres from the old Yarra Falls…
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Call for Mayors to bat for community harmony
The word is going out for Mayors to bat for community harmony by taking part in Crickids Australia’s Biggest Cricket Game on Harmony Day on…
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Kids save water with Tapstar
During January, Shoalhaven City Council put on Tapstar, a series of water wise educational shows for primary school children in the area. Held at a…
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Gold Coast on track to be using Class A+ recycled water in 2008
The recycled water pipe systems (purple pipes) in Pimpama and Coomera on the Gold Coast will be flowing with Class A+ recycled water for toilet…
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Personal emergency plan kit a first
The Shire of Yarra Ranges has received $50,000 in Federal Government funding to further develop a personal emergency plan kit. Launched in April 2006, the…
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LGAQ courses advance LG careers
Gatton Shire’s Deputy Mayor, Councillor Janice Holstein, recently graduated from a Diploma in Local Government Administration course. Provided by the Local Government Association of Queensland,…
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Research findings in performance management released
Managers in Local Government strongly advocate regular performance appraisals for staff while recognising the need for further training in appraisal techniques. Research released on 23…
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Books by the barrow load
Beachgoers on Port Phillip beaches this summer have been able to improve their minds as well as their tans. As a result of a creativity…
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