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WALGA looks at skills shortage
A shortage of skilled workers across Western Australia has Local Government increasingly using consultants to fill key positions. Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) Chief…
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The slip fall dilemma*
Ask most people what the major cause of injury is in Australia and the answer would probably focus on car injuries or industrial accidents, but…
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VLGA governance training goes international
The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) will soon commence training of Local Government Mayors in the Philippines. Governor Loreto Leo Ocampos from Misamis Occidental Province…
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Finance professionals taking care of business
The inaugural National Local Government Finance Professionals Conference will be held on the 7–9 May 2006 at the Novotel Northbeach in Wollongong. NSW is co-organising…
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NSW aspiring leaders program
In 2006, Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) NSW will again run its very successful Aspiring Leaders Program. This program provides an opportunity for aspiring leaders…
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MAV investigates workforce planning
A recent research project by the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) and the Department for Victorian Communities, Local Government Victoria Division (LGV), has identified significant…
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Tackling fire safety
With increasing fatalities from fires in homes and accommodation facilities, Snowy River Shire Council, along with the New South Wales Fire Brigade, are leading the…
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Blue Mountains in hot competition with private sector
New South Wales’ Blue Mountains City Council has been recognised among high profile private sector organisations for its strategic human resources plan. Council received a…
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UQ Business School has great public sector credentials*
With former State Premier Wayne Goss,and former Auditor General Len Scanlan, as Adjunct Professors, UQ Business School has great public sector credentials. Full time academics…
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Coaching – a critical leadership tool
Coaching is fast becoming a necessary tool in the management of staff. A recent survey found that 92 per cent of respondents believed that coaching,…
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Project: Healthy Worker encourages active lifestyle
Tasmania’s Glenorchy City Council is holding education and fitness programs to promote a healthy and active lifestyle for staff. Project: Healthy Worker is designed to…
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World’s first inflatable resuscitation mask*
Ideal for all Council employees trained in first aid Reviva Mask is a unique resuscitation mask that folds to the size of a matchbox, enabling…
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