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Fire fighting dozers on the bushfire front line*
When bushfire season comes to the south of Western Australia, tough, reliable and safe equipment for quickly building firebreaks and clearing burning trees and other…
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South Australian Councils back united approach to financial sustainability
More than 200 delegates attended the Local Government Association of South Australia’s (LGASA) Annual General Meeting in October. Following reports on both Council and LGA…
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Recognising LG’s high achievers
At the 2006 Local Government Managers Australia National Congress in Perth, FOCUS invited delegates to nominate individuals or teams from their Council who are improving…
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Financial planning for APS Local Government members*
After starting as a funeral fund for Melbourne postal workers in 1905, membership of APS Benefits today offers a wide range of financial services, such…
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NSW Councils call for an IGA with State Government
Staging its annual conference in the Blue Mountains, the New South Wales Local Government Association (LGA), together with the NSW Shires Association, has called for…
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Collaboration key to State/Local Government relations
Some 270 delegates representing 71 Councils attended the Municipal Association of Victoria’s annual conference in Melbourne on 26 October. Minister for Local Government, Candy Broad,…
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Contracts on Show and Procurement Forum*
NSW Procurement is proud to present two significant procurement events at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre on 22-23 November. Contracts on Show, has been…
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JUNK…
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* We all suffer from it whether its via our email or through the letterbox. Junk mail has become a…
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Flower garden awards entries encouraged
Registration for this year’s Australian Local Government Flower Garden Awards will remain open until the end of the year so that councils will have maximum…
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Enhancing town centres
Traditional town centres are the life blood of any community. As focuses for economic, social cultural and community activities they touch every aspect of urban…
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Future directions in Tourism & Economic Development
Future Directions is a regular feature. This month we interviewed Liam Carroll, Manager Economic Development and Business Services at Darwin City Council, Northern Territory. As…
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Indigo tackles rural planning issues
Located in north eastern Victoria, Indigo Shire Council is currently undertaking a review of its Planning Scheme, including its Municipal Strategic Statement. This strategic statement…
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