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King Island takes out Tas excellence award
The 2006 Local Government Association of Tasmania Awards for Excellence were announced in June. King Island Council took out the overall Gold Award, along with…
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Tas working together
In introducing Tasmanian Premier, Paul Lennon, to speak at its 94th annual conference, Local Government Association President of Tasmania, Councillor Mike Gaffney, said that having…
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Councillor profiles
Councillor Profiles is a regular feature. This month we profile two Councillors from Victoria. Councillor Gerald Madden, Mayor of Moyne Shire Council Victoria Q. How…
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Alice Springs opens its $10.4M Civic Centre
After years in the planning, the Alice Springs Town Council $10.4M Civic Centre Redevelopment Project is finally complete. The official opening was held on Saturday…
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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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Dubbo and Gwydir Councils NSW’s AR Bluett winners
Dubbo City Council and Gwydir Shire Council are the winners of the coveted 2004-05 Bluett Awards for outstanding achievement in New South Wales Local Government.…
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Supporting communities in a changing rural climate
The need to study the climatic change indicators, and adapt to new crops and technology, due to reduced water availability to 2010 and beyond, will…
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New consultation approach a planning success in Bendigo
The City of Greater Bendigo and its residents are embracing a new approach to community consultation. Director of City Strategy, Jan Boynton, said Council recently…
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Calling all Local Government planners
Newly elected Chair of the Planning Institute Australia (PIA) National Local Government Planning Network (LGPN), Leo Jensen, is calling on all Local Government planners to…
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Letter to the editor
Heritage listing versus property rights Heritage listing laws in most States were never intended to expropriate property rights or prevent reasonable development. However in practice…
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Speaking the right language
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* It was once said that professionals create a conspiracy against non professionals by the development and use of language.…
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Financial planning for APS Local Government members*
After starting as a funeral fund for Melbourne postal workers in 1905, membership of APS Benefits today offers a wide range of financial services, such…
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