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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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Maroondah goes the extra mile
In July, Maroondah City Council’s MetroAccess Coordinator, Katie Goodrope, received Vision Australia’s ‘Making a Difference’ award for best practice. Vision Australia is the largest provider…
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Gaining a professional career advantage*
Continuous improvement and reform are recurring themes for Local Governments. Moves towards competitive, flexible and managerial models of public administration are forcing political leaders and…
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Future directions
Future Directions is a regular feature. This month we interviewed Phil Pearce, CEO of Mildura Rural City Council in Victoria. Phil Pearce began his Local…
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Claims tracking system wins risk management award
Redland Shire Council has taken out the 2006-07 Local Government Mutual (LGM) Risk Management Excellence Award. Presented at the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ)…
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Electronic signature solution automates Townsville’s workflow
With more than 1,200 staff working in a number of different locations, Townsville City Council has installed a digital signature appliance. CoSign provides Townsville with…
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Wastewater treatment infrastructure to meet population growth
Located on the south east coast of New South Wales, Bega Valley Shire is in the process of upgrading its wastewater treatment systems. The Bega…
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