By Staff Writer Queensland councils will seek to employ more than 570 young trainees in the next 12 months, according to the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ). With the…
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Union calls for independent inquiry on corruption investigation
The Queensland Public Sector Union has called for Premier Anna Bligh to launch an independent inquiry into corruption investigation. By Angela Dorizas The Bligh Government should launch an independent inquiry…
Public servants recognised for excellence
By Staff Writer For the first time, individuals within the public sector will be recognised for their achievements as the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) has opened nominations for its inaugural awards….
Mind games force corrupt officials to think twice
By Staff writers Corruption prevention tactics that “mess with the minds” of public servants by detailing the ramifications of inappropriate behaviour could be the next weapon in the anti-corruption fight….
Qld reconciliation plan hailed as blueprint
By Rachel Borchardt A new “whole of government” reconciliation action plan launched by Queensland’s Bligh Government represents a potential breakthrough that will show the way for other government agencies and…
Qld in need of more financial support: LGAQ
By Staff Writer Queensland councils are facing massive and unique financial burdens due to State Government legislation, rapid population growth and maintaining 152,000 kms of council roads, according to the…
Discount route for Townsville developers
By Penny Langfield Townsville City Council is attempting to entice developers with an innovative new scheme that offers a discount on recently introduced infrastructure charges. For a number of years…
Best Job in the World cleans up in advertising Oscars
Tourism Queensland’s Best Job in the World campaign has won six awards at the prestigious Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival. Image: Tourism Queensland. By Rob O’Brien It inspired a tsunami…
Bigger councils hit waste paydirt
By Penny Langfield in Brisbane Last year’s local government amalgamations in Queensland, while controversial, have proven positive in at least in one respect: some of the new, larger councils are…
Fraser Coast soothes the growing pains
“Where we thought there would be a slowdown, it just hasn’t happened.” Mayor of Fraser Coast Regional Council, Mick Kruger. Image: Peter Lik, Tourism Queensland. By Jo Cooper As the…