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Business.gov.au redevelopment
The new and improved business.gov.au was launched by the Minister for Small Business and Tourism, the Hon Fran Bailey MP, on 7 June 2005 at…
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Building capacity of QLD Councils in natural resource management
In recent years, the Australian and State Governments have initiated a substantial program of environmental reforms to provide for sustainable natural resource management (NRM). Initiatives…
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The Wellingtonne Challenge
The people of Wellington, a small town in mid western New South Wales, developed a creative way of tackling the problems of obesity, diabetes and…
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New report
Interactions between feral cats, foxes, native carnivores and rabbits in Australia The success of feral animal control operations aiming to benefit native species can be…
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Skilled Regional Migration programs
Regional Profile – Riverina region, ROO: David Lane Regional Outreach Officer, David Lane, enjoys working with the Riverina business community, raising awareness and understanding of…
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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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