AUGUST 2009

feature
Dear Prudence
Since the 2008 Cole Inquiry into faulty council investments a new financial conservatism has taken over local government. But will it last?

news
Summit ups ante on community indicators
The pressure is on for the development of a national community indicator framework that can act as a barometer of the wellbeing of Australia.

Corruption conference unearths hidden challenges
Twenty years after the Fitzgerald Inquiry, the man who presided over the investigation has stated that a cloud of misconduct is hovering in the state.

Arts to the generations
Five councils from across Australia will come together next month to assess progress on projects and initiatives designed to creatively engage their communities.


Portal puts councillors on notice
After going through administation Tweed Shire Council developed a web portal that has empowered council leaders.

news analysis
Bridging the divide
Sydney is a city divided by social disadvantage.



study tour
Measuring quality of life
NZ councils are measuring the wellbeing of their communities.

management
Fighting epidemics with IT
The role of data integration in the healthcare industry.

Rolling with the punches
Australian councils could learn much about local leadership from this downturn.



Q&A
Queensland Integrity Commissioner, David Solomon, on fighting corruption.

procurement
New dawn for NZ
The New Zealand government has announced a major reform of its procurement activities.

smart office
Magic maps
Mapping is taking strategic asset management to another level.

fleet
Sherriff's assistant
Mobile Access Controllers are improving communication with HQ.

buyers guide
Latest products.

last word
Breaking the cycle
The renaming of Dalby Regional Council has been a rather foolish exercise in rubber stamping.



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