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Enabling LG business through technology
Staged in Melbourne in early August, the Municipal Association of Victoria’s Local Government Technology Solutions conference attracted some 200 delegates from Councils in Victoria, New…
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ARK saves animals in danger
The Australian Capital Territory’s Animal Recovery and Disease Control Centre has developed a portable resource for dealing with animals involved in large scale emergencies. Two…
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Councillor profiles
Councillor Profiles is a regular feature. This month we profile two Councillors from South Australia. Councillor Steve Perryman, Mayor City of Mount Gambier, South Australia…
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Alice Springs residents get ‘greened’ up
In July, Alice Springs Town Council called on all its resident green thumbs to help green up the Alice. Council, together with Planet Ark, various…
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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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Why community consultation is becoming more sophisticated
By John Clark* Many Councils across Australia invest significant sums of money on community consultation. Self completion questionnaires and telephone surveys are preferred ahead of…
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Who’s town is it anyway?
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* With talk of wholesale Local Government reorganisation subsiding, the policy agenda seems to be moving towards Council’s roles in…
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A recipe for working with communities and getting it right
By Natalie Kent* Community engagement is the new priority for Councils as they come to grips with balancing increasing demands and services with limited resources.…
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Integrated approach to community services*
In the past, many Councils opted to purchase different products from a number of different vendors providing Community Services software. Now many Councils are recognising…
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The power of numbers
The Victorian Interface Councils group recently secured a $25 million funding commitment over four years from the Victorian Government to improve children’s services in outer…
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High safety standards at Geraldton’s Aquarena
Recent research linking asthma to indoor pool usage only highlights the importance of good quality systems when designing indoor swimming complexes, according to City of…
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Operation Eggshell cracks down on bicycle safety
Penrith City Council has given away more than 30 new bicycle helmets in an effort to reinforce safe riding habits and to educate young people…
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