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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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SA shows leadership in financial sustainability
The South Australian Local Government Association’s 2005 Independent Inquiry into Financial Sustainability in South Australia was a first for Australian Local Government. This statewide inquiry…
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Economic boom benefits one sided
According to the Western Australia Local Government Association (WALGA), local communities are facing a decline in living standards as Local Government is starved of the…
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Going for growth
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* Councils in the East of England are anticipating the Secretary of State publishing her views on independent review proposals…
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Cutting edge waste management
Mackay City Council has transformed a 38 hectare parcel of land into one of the most advanced waste management facilities in Queensland. The Paget Waste…
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Burnside’s national aged care award
South Australia’s City of Burnside recently received the Aged and Community Service Australia (ACSA) 2006 Award for Excellence in Community Care from entrants across Australia.…
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