By Angela Dorizas The Federal Government has committed $490,000 for a range of projects to improve the participation of women in local government. Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister…
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UK councillors, ministers to be shadowed for youth initiative
By Rob O’Brien A major initiative to engage young people in public office has been launched recently in the UK with an eye on creating leaders for tomorrow. The Youth…
Newcastle, Carpentaria capture essence of innovation
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd addresses the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) in Canberra. By Rob O’Brien Interest raised by this years’ Local Government Awards shows a growing need in the…
Salt to discuss demographic future of local government
By Staff Writer Australia’s leading commentator on demographic-based business trends, Bernard Salt will explore Australia’s demographic future and its affect on local government at the 2009 LGMA National Congress &…
Financial meltdown producing a rich skills pool
Government HR managers and public sector recruiters should be proactively going after the thousands of Australians who’ve lost their jobs in the financial crisis with incentives to return home, a…
Plan for emergencies says mining disaster mayor
By Staff Writer The Beaconsfield Mine collapse took the West Tamar council by complete surprise and having an emergency management plan in place was key to the council’s ability to…
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