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Youth Groups: tips for getting started and keeping going
*By Karen Coombs *Karen Coombs is the Youth Development Officer at King Island Council. Karen works closely with the King Island Youth Action Group (KIYAG)…
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King Island Youth Action Group
Established in 2001, the King Island Youth Action Group (KIYAG) provides a forum for 12 to 25 year olds to represent the views of King…
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Revitalising our heartland
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* I have just read a compelling report on how America’s heartland can be revitalised. Many of the report’s findings…
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Funding the future
The City of Greater Bendigo is working with the Bendigo Traders Association (BTA) to launch a promotional fund to market businesses in the city centre.…
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Councillor profiles
Councillor Profiles is a regular feature. This month we profile two Councillors from Western Australia. Mayor Patricia Morris, City of Gosnells, Western Australia Q. How…
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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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Austral Bricks’ energy and life cycle analysis of clay bricks*
Austral Bricks has added an Embodied Energy and Life Cycle technical paper to its series of technical papers on clay bricks. Austral Bricks’ Group Technical…
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Electronic Community Cards replace traditional library cards
In what is thought to be an Australian first, the Charles Sturt Library Service has replaced its old traditional library cards with a new Community…
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Challenging opportunity?
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* It’s arrived. Finally, after all of the speculation, the Local Government White Paper has been published. Titled, Strong and…
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Auburn 2030 guides Council decision making
New South Wales’ Auburn Council has developed a key policy planning document – Auburn 2030. The document is a long term vision reflecting the expectations…
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Digital signatures: streamlining processes for paperless operations*
Various Councils are rolling out digital signature solutions which are putting them at the forefront of delivery documents both internally and to third parties. With…
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Future directions in Business and Sustainabilty
Future Directions is a regular feature. This month we interviewed Penny Holloway, President LGMA NSW and General Manager North Sydney Council, NSW. As General Manager…
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