A group of NSW scientists showcased the State’s nanotechnology research at a major international exhibition in Tokyo. As part of its strategy to globalise the state’s economy and to…
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Big help for little islands
By Jo Cooper Located about 5000km southeast of Sydney, the Cook Islands is a selfgoverning country in free association with New Zealand nestled between fellow Polynesian neighbours Samoa and French…
UK councils pilot community budgets
By Jo Cooper A group of UK councils have been given financial autonomy in a groundbreaking pilot scheme that promises to deliver better community spending. The Community Budgets initiative was…
Spending in tough times
By Guy Callender In the wake of the global financial crisis (GFC), Australia has once again shown itself to be a 'lucky country'. Other countries had a very tough time…
Austrade’s broadband mission to Asia
By Lilia Guan The Australian Government’s trade and investment development agency, Austrade, has called for businesses and government representatives to join the agency on a broadband tour of Asia. Austrade,…
Uganda offers refreshing solutions
Those in the Australian water industry were recently inspired by the stories of international experts, including two tales of remarkable transformation and innovative future vision. Penny Landfield reports. Twelve years…
Study tour: lessons from a UK council
By Jo Cooper Against a backdrop of union concerns and leadership instability, the UK's Essex County Council has embarked on a radical plan to transform its services and savings. You're…