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Editorial – Councils key to the Australian Government meeting national objectives
Speaking at the recent Financial Sustainability Summit organised by the Municipal Association of Victoria, Chief Executive of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), Adrian Beresford-Wylie,…
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North-south railway corridor study released
A new major study has found that an inland railway linking Melbourne and Brisbane will need to be in operation by 2019 to meet Australia’s…
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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 Genia McCaffery, President of the New South…
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Keeping Hornsby beautiful reaps rewards
Hornsby Shire Council has taken out the overall Most Sustainable Council award at the New South Wales Keep Australia Beautiful Awards. Announced in August, Hornsby…
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Neil Hughes seminar
The Municipal Association of Victoria has organised an evening seminar featuring Neil Hughes, one of the stars of the highly acclaimed 7Up documentary series that…
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Getting the job done right*
For construction works it is important to establish a firm bedding upon which to build. If soil compaction is not done properly, settling will occur…
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Inland rail – let the games begin
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* The construction of an inland railway from Brisbane to Melbourne has moved closer to reality with the release of…
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‘Panels’ take community consultation to a new level
By John Clark* In this third article for Local Government FOCUS, I wish to challenge Councils to do more with their community consultations. Whilst annual…
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Councillor profiles
Councillor Profiles is a regular feature. This month we feature two Councillors from Queensland. Councillor Joy Drescher, Mayor Beaudesert Shire Council, Queensland Q. How long…
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LGMA NSW excellence awards announced
LGMA New South Wales, in conjunction with the Sydney Morning Herald, announced the winners of the 2006 Management Excellence Awards for Local Government during its…
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Working in the Council of the future
The Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) New South Wales Division staged its annual conference in Port Macquarie on 13-15 September. With the theme “Working in…
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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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