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Councillor profiles
A regular feature, this month we feature a Councillor from New South Wales. Councillor Terry Hogan, Mayor Jerilderie Council, New South Wales Q. How long…
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Recognising Council high achievers
At the 2005 Local Government Managers Australia National Congress in Canberra, FOCUS invited delegates to nominate an individual or team from their Council who is…
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Japan embraces enterprise zones
The Good Oil by Rod Brown * At a time when many rural regions are grappling with how to deal with agglomeration effects drawing investment…
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National Riverprize for excellence in river management
Bulimba Creek Catchment Association has taken out the 2005 National Thiess Riverprize awarded for excellence in river management. The prestigious $50,000 Riverprize is awarded each…
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Coorong’s good food program
South Australia’s Coorong District Council surveyed local residents and passing tourists, finding there is a growing demand for healthy and nutritious foods. Through its Good…
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Climate for change in Queensland
In spite of a consensus from both State and Local Government speakers that Queensland Councils are in quite good shape, the theme for its 109th…
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Melville students value add to their community and environs
Students from Murdoch College in Melville, Western Australia are helping to restore a local river reserve and assist in the growth of trees in the…
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Community connection the key
The Western Australia Local Government Association (WALGA) held its annual Local Government Week Convention in Perth from 6–9 August 2005. This year’s theme was ‘Local…
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Book now for IT2005
The 8th Information Technology Conference for Local Government – IT2005, will be held on 15–18 November in beautiful Coffs Harbour. Hosted by Coffs Harbour City…
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Inaugural conference on community and leisure facilities
More than 360 people attended Australia’s first ever community and leisure facilities conference in Melbourne in August. It attracted representatives from Local Governments throughout Australia.…
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UNE Partnership’s frontline management trainee named Regional Trainee of the Year
Melanie Dowell of BEST Employment in Inverell is the winner of the Regional Trainee of the Year Award for the New England northwest region of…
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Certified training boosts careers
Queensland’s Dalby Town Council will improve its services over the next five years through an extensive staff training program.Council aims to deliver exceptional levels of…
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