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New boundaries bring better services to WA’s far north
A need to talk to the right people has seen Local Government in the East Kimberley town of Halls Creek shift its ward boundaries in…
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Agreement brings protection and respect
The confidence and self esteem of the Tubbagah people, from the New South Wales regional city of Dubbo, has received a welcome boost following the…
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Narungga have their say in South Australia
Local councils in the Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia have struck an agreement with traditional owners, the Narungga people, which has been a triumph…
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Local Roads Congress highlights ongoing funding shortfalls
Some 430 delegates from Councils around the nation met recently in Launceston for the 6th National Local Roads Congress. First staged in Moree in 2000,…
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Response to Fair Share report tabled
The Australian Government’s response to the Hawker Report – “Rates and Taxes: A Fair Share for Responsible Local Government” was released in June. The Report,…
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Editorial – Response the Fair Share report welcomed by Local Government
The long awaited response by the Australian Government to the Fair Share Report was tabled in Federal Parliament on 22 June. With cost shifting to…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Paul Bell, President of the Local Government…
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The Wheel Deal earns gold for Dorset
A brokerage service that sources transport for young people has taken out the 2005 Tasmanian Local Government Gold Award for Excellence presented at the recent…
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BOM bombs west of the Divide
The Good Oil by Rod Brown * My industry and regional network, Cluster Asia Pacific Inc, has some great members and friends across Australia, so…
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Bendigo purchasing group
The Bendigo Manufacturing Group (BMG) recently held a Procurement Strategies Group forum aimed to make purchasing practices cheaper for the local manufacturing sector. More than…
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Bikes roll out in Adelaide
Adelaide City Council is taking a European approach to run the first Council operated bike hire program in Australia. Available in locations throughout the CBD,…
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Sutherland leads the country with water saving initiatives
With Sydney dam levels at a critical level and residents facing level 3 water restrictions, Sutherland Shire Council is forging ahead with its water conservation…
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