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Mudgee hosts NSW LGA conference
President of the Local Government Association of New South Wales, Councillor Genia McCaffery, said that the theme of this year’s annual conference, Meeting Expectations ……
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MAV shares strategies for success
Speaking at the Municipal Association of Victoria’s recent annual conference, Candy Broad, Victorian Minister for Local Government said that success does not come by accident…
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Councillor profile
A regular feature, this month we present two Councillors from Victoria. Councillor Bill McArthur, Mayor of Golden Plains Shire, Victoria Q. How long have you…
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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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Riverway a cultural, environmental and recreational river foreshore showpiece
An exciting new development is under way on the banks of North Queensland’s Ross River at Thuringowa. An 11km stretch of the river foreshore is…
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New restoration ecology degree *
A new degree course in restoration ecology being offered by The University of Western Australia (UWA) at its Albany Centre will make effective use of…
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Integrating assets and services
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley * In England the roles of public sector assets are being reviewed in terms of their contribution to individuals/communities…
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Bridging the gap between tourism and economic prosperity
When the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) decided in August 2003 to close a major road in Wollongong’s northern suburbs for safety reasons, it…
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FOCUS printer excels at Tas PICA Awards
The Tasmanian Printing Industries Craftsmanship Awards (PICA), held in Hobart earlier this year resulted in awards for the Harris Print Pty Ltd, a division of…
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Harmony Day film festival focuses on young people
During 2006, Launceston will be host to a range of events and projects that reflect its people and place in Australia and the development of…
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Caravan rally for Mount Gambier
South Australia’s Mount Gambier will host the 20th Annual Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) Rally from 13 to 19 March 2006. The City…
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Future directions in tourism and economic development
An interview with Fiona Wilson, Manager Economic Strategies and Innovations, Noosa Council in Queensland As Manager of Noosa Council’s Economic Strategies and Innovations Unit, Fiona…
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