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What’s happening nationally to improve Indigenous road safety?
The National Road Safety Strategy 2001–2010 recognises that road safety for Indigenous people is a particular concern. The estimated road death rate for the indigenous…
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Councils and communities gear up for Commonwealth Games
The Melbourne 2006 Queen’s Baton is almost halfway through its epic journey. Beginning in London in March, the world’s longest, most inclusive relay will finish…
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IGA the next steps…
Federal and State Local Government Ministers and the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) have formally agreed to develop an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to put an…
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Editorial – Finding a balance between security and civil rights
The lead story in this edition covers the countdown to Melbourne hosting the Commonwealth Games commencing on 15 March 2006. The Queen’s Baton is well…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Bill Mitchell, President of the Western Australian…
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Hobart demonstrates its best practice risk management
The Civic Mutual Plus (CMP) Risk Management Awards recognise initiatives that have improved community safety, reducing or eliminating injuries and losses that can lead to…
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RiskeProfiling A risk management tool for Local Government
A risk management tool for Local Government RiskeProfiling is a cost effective, user friendly, risk management tool that has been designed for Councils by Councils.…
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Tampa won’t go away
The Good Oil by Rod Brown * Andrew Podger retired last month as the Public Service Commissioner – around 35 years service, former head of…
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Second Trans-Tasman Mainstreet and Town Centre Conference
Building on the success of the inaugural Trans-Tasman Conference held in Melbourne last year which brought together over 500 people involved in town and city…
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Councillor profiles
A regular feature, this month we feature a Councillor from Western Australia. Councillor Elsia Archer, President Shire of Derby/West Kimberley, Western Australia Q. How long…
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Union view on IR changes for Local Government
By Paul Slape * Local Government employees will be greatly affected by the Federal Government’s proposed changes to Industrial Relations Laws, which are due to…
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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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