News
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Innovation gives Town Centre a new identity
When the City of Gosnells decided to build a new civic facility as part of Gosnells Town Centre Revitalisation scheme, the emphasis was put firmly…
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Community drives urban revitalisation
Community driven projects usually focus on a single goal – a new recreation facility, youth centre or a city farm is about as far as…
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Work life balance a crucial issue: imagination, not legislation
Work life balance (WLB) is a crucial issue for Local Government. City of Gosnells CEO Stuart Jardine says the City’s proactive approach to work life…
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Airlift preserves eco-sensitive Ellis Brook Valley
Ellis Brook Valley – pardon the pun – is ecotourist heaven in Perth. This very lovely part of the Greater Perth foothills is so ecologically…
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Students find a ‘sense of place’
Not all high school students are able or want to go on to tertiary studies. For students who are unlikely to stay at school for…
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When art worlds collide
Two prominent Western Australian artists, each with a distinctive creative style, came together for a unique community art makeover at the City of Gosnells Kenwick…
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Joondalup takes out 2005 Management Challenge
The City of Joondalup has won the Australasian Local Government Management Challenge, ahead of a strong field of contenders from each State and a New…
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Good governance vital
Corruption, unethical practices and corporate fraud have placed an increasing focus on good governance and quality of leadership. Keynote speaker at the 24th National Congress…
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Editorial
A key issue raised at the International Asset Management Conference staged in Melbourne in May was that the old way of preparing budgets, of simply…
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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 John Legoe, President of the Local Government…
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Breakout win for Cowra
The 60th anniversary of the Cowra Breakout featured prominently at the recent Local Government and Shires Associations of New South Wales cultural awards. Other winners…
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Keep Australia Beautiful
Small towns, strong communities shine Residents in Heywood, Victoria and Black Tank – Apmwarre Homeland in the Northern Territory can hold their heads high after…
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