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Plan for Liverpool’s future cements regional status
Liverpool City Council has prepared a draft Strategic Plan for its City Centre. The plan sets a framework for managing growth over the next 25…
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A platform for women
As recently as 1981, married women were not allowed to work at Broken Hill City Council. Today, Council is far beyond old fashion values and…
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Future directions in Administration and Management Systems
Future Directions is a regular feature. This month we interviewed Gary Bensley, Executive Manager, Corporate and Community Division, Hornsby Shire Council, New South Wales. Gary…
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Fair terms and conditions for Councils the key*
CIT Group is one of the largest publicly listed financiers in the world today. Originally known as AT&T Capital in the early 1990s, the CIT…
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Endorsing transparency on expenses
In April, the Local Government and Shires Associations of New South Wales endorsed accountability, transparency and caps on expenses for elected Councillors and senior staff.…
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Mediation grows in LG dispute resolution*
Mediation continues to be a growth area for Local Government, if full attendance at an Australian Commercial Disputes Centre (ACDC) Local Government Mediation Course earlier…
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New careers kit helps Council’s address skills shortages
In March, President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT), Councillor Lynn Mason, launched Council Careers. This information kit and website has been designed…
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Hobsons Bay in tune with ‘Baychat’
In April, a weekly online, radio style program was launched on Hobsons Bay City Council’s website. ‘Baychat’ is believed to be the first magazine style…
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Planning course tackles staff shortage
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) is delivering a course to address a shortage of qualified planners in Queensland Local Government. The Diploma of…
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Information at your fingertips
Kempsey Shire Council’s newly developed Knowledge Management System provides a wide range of information at your fingertips, and the ability to answer those often asked…
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SCU offers flexible study programs*
Southern Cross University offers a range of flexible study programs ideal for people wanting to upgrade their skills or looking for a career change. The…
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Destinations Rockdale sets out a 20 year vision
A marina, jetty, central park, sporting facilities, civic administration centre, canal and traffic solutions to a busy boulevard strip are all part of Rockdale City…
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