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Editorial – COAG special meeting on terrorism and national security
Much media attention was given to the recent special meeting of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) which addressed security and the threat of terrorism…
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From the ALGA President
While this week’s meeting of COAG on security issues dominated the national press, the Conference of Australian Economists staged in Melbourne produced two pearls for…
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FOCUS celebrates 20 years (1985–2005)
This October 2005 edition marks 20 years of local Government FOCUS. We have come a long way since the founding directors took the plunge and…
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Planning Issues revisited – what has changed?
By Janet Dore * First of all I would like to congratulate Local Government FOCUS on 20 years of publishing and the enormous contribution it…
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Noosa first to use our RSS
Recently Network Administrator at Noosa Council, Justin Thomas, suggested via our online feedback that FOCUS introduce Really Simple Syndication (RSS) to our website. www.lgfocus.com.au was…
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Avoiding the Tsunami for Australian industry
The Good Oil by Rod Brown * As we move to negotiate a free trade agreement with China, Australia’s imports from China are running at…
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Alpine Shire prepares for hydro development
Alpine Shire located in north east Victoria is supporting a proposal by Southern Hydro to extend its hydro electricity capacity in the Kiewa Valley by…
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National award for mobile library operator
Mackay City Council’s Mobile Library Operator, John Wilson, has been named winner of the national Mobile Library Operator of the Year Award. John Wilson has…
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Timor sees the light
A team of Australian volunteers have bought new light to the people of the Aileu District in Timor Leste (East Timor). Eleven members of the…
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Councillor profile
A regular feature, this month we feature a Councillor from Tasmania. Alderman Jan Blizzard, Burnie City Council, Tasmania Q. How long have you been on…
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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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NSW managers address change
Steve McGrath, New South Wales President of Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA), said the jury is still out on boundary adjustments and that this alone…
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