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LGA backs State Government over Burnside
The Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA) has backed calls for an investigation into Burnside Council, but believes the council should be allowed to defend its reccord.
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[Fri 03/07/2009 01:37:22]
Governments must protect IT infrastructure, says expert
Governments need to take more responsibility for their IT infrastructure and internet security, according to a world-leading internet security researcher.
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[Fri 03/07/2009 01:16:10]
Investigation into SA council given green light by Gago
The City of Burnside could become the first South Australian council in 15 years to face an independent investigation into council misconduct, it was announced today.
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[Wed 01/07/2009 12:59:15]
COAG report finds widening gap in Indigenous health
An increase in child abuse and a series of 'unaccepable outcomes' have been highlighted by a COAG-commissioned report into Indigenous disadvantage.
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[Thu 02/07/2009 12:04:14]
Whistleblower website goes after Australia's most wanted
A website for corporate and government whistleblowers is requesting its 'Most Wanted Leaks of 2009', with Australia's federal and state governments in the line of fire.
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[Thu 02/07/2009 12:27:07]
Monash joins appeal for Harmony walk
The City of Monash has joined state leaders in their appeal for people to march in support of community diversity next month.
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[Wed 01/07/2009 02:21:28]
Government reveals NBN's regional backbone
The Rudd Government today announced the first round of regional locations for the $250 million priority rollout of the National Broadband Network.
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[Wed 01/07/2009 01:33:39]
Commission grills MAV over fire refuges
Issues including the management of fire refuges as part of emergency management policies of local government have faced the white heat of the inquiry into the February 7 bushfires.
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[Mon 29/06/2009 11:41:25]
Crime does pay under UK criminal cashback scheme
They say that crime doesn't pay, but under a new scheme in the UK, more than 40 communities are likely to improve their neighbourhoods through the seized assets of criminals.
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[Fri 26/06/2009 03:52:55]
Healthy ageing just the tonic
Health experts offer their solutions to the myriad of problems facing the world's ageing population.
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[Mon 29/06/2009 10:45:12]
Investment sign of a 'healthy partnership': LGAs
The announcement of the Federal Government's $245 million investment in local government has been met with broad approval by the sector as a further sign of a burgeoning partnership.
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[Fri 26/06/2009 02:53:38]
Queensland study to examine life of LGBT police officers
The experiences of gay, bi-sexual and transgender police officers are being gathered for a university study in Queensland.
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[Fri 26/06/2009 02:26:27]
PM pumps $245m into local government
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd suprised local government by announcing a further $245 million investment in community infrastructure and sector reform initiatives at the Australian Council of Local Government, held today in Canberra.
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[Thu 25/06/2009 02:40:26]
Newcastle, Carpentaria win local government awards
A groundbreaking initiative by Newcastle City Council to address climate change and a domestic violence campaign in Carpentaria have won the 2009 National Awards for Local Government.
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[Thu 25/06/2009 02:00:43]
Taskforce investigates government transparency
The Federal Government has launched a taskforce to investigate web 2.0's ability to make government more transparent and increase community engagement.
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[Thu 25/06/2009 12:41:07]
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