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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 Warren Maloney, President of the Victorian Local…
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Striving for just communities
The Local Government Community Services Association of Australia National Conference, Just Communities, will be held on the 25–28 of October 2005 at Hilton on the…
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Celebrating the arts in the Outback
The Shire of Cue in Western Australia has celebrated recent success in promoting its heritage and encouraging involvement in the arts through Qfest, its annual…
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Relocating history in Launceston
Launceston City Council has transformed an old railway site into the new location for its Community History Centre. Opened in July, the centre houses 1,800…
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Greater work participation for Indigenous Australians
The 2005 National Reconciliation Forum will be staged in Kalgoorlie from 25–27 October. Following the very successful inaugural forum in 2004, this year’s forum will…
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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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