A multiculturalism policy kit has been launched in a move to deliver fair and consistent services to ethnic communities. The guideline, Implementing the principles of multiculturalism locally, was jointly developed…
Category: Leadership
Hobart, Wodonga councils win top business award
Two of the country’s most progressive councils have won awards for business excellence. Hobart City Council (TAS) and the City of Wodonga (VIC) emerged as joint gold winners in Sydney…
Federal assistance for major cities
The Federal Government recently announced it will establish and resource a Major Cities Unit within the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, renewing the Commonwealth’s focus on…
DMO gets permanent CEO
Dr Stephen Gumley has been reappointed chief executive officer of Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO). Dr Gumley's employment status has moved from a fixed term contract to ongoing Australian Public Service…
Sydney promotes GreenLeaders
A new City of Sydney program promoting community leadership on environmental issues has nominated more than 120 businesses as ‘GreenLeaders’ for commiting to environmental targets. GreenLeaders participants set targets for…
Early call for Procurement Professional Awards entrants
Procurement professionals across Australia are being urged to enter the CIPS Australia Procurement Professional Awards, which recognise best practice in procurement. The awards, which are in their second year, are being…
Local government leaders needed for study
Monash University is conducting a study on leadership authenticity in Australia and is inviting interested NSW councils to participate. Seventeen councils are already taking part in the study but it is not…
Victoria asks for comment on reform blueprints
The Victorian Government is calling on the public to have their say to the say on the future of school education and early childhood services. Two Blueprint for Early Childhood…
ALGA fights for environment program funding
Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) president Paul Bell will fly to Canberra today (March 18) to make urgent representations to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, Peter…
World-first councillor training centre launched
Online training centre Learning Seat has partnered with the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) to establish what it says is a world-first digital training and professional development centre for councillors…