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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 Phyllis Miller, President of the New South…
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Citizenship ceremonies in record numbers
The nation now has 12,000 more Australian citizens thanks to ceremonies conducted by Local Governments across the country. Many Councils also used Australia Day to…
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New era as Kings Cross as businesses embrace $30 million street upgrade
The City of Sydney’s $30 million Urban Renewal Program of Kings Cross has inspired a wave of new development, renovations and changes. During the past…
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Council lift pulse rate for Commonwealth Games
People may find their pulse is racing a little higher on November thanks to their local Councils. Local Governments in Victoria are being invited to…
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States reaping GST revenues
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* Middle income earners are paying ridiculously high tax due to bracket creep, and there is scarcely a murmur from…
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Tourism takes its toll on coastal communities
Local Governments in coastal tourist regions are seeking alternative funding arrangements to handle high growth rates and summer tourist peaks. Some Local Governments have raised…
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Think that you’ve seen it all?
You can at CivEnEx Sydney!!! May 2005 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Local Government Engineers Field Days and the 100th anniversary of the…
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Councillor profiles
A regular feature, this edition profiling Councillors from New South Wales Mayor Jan Barham, Byron Bay Shire, NSW Q. How long have you been on…
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Hervey Bay – It just keeps getting better!
The spotlight is firmly on Hervey Bay with the $12 million redevelopment of the city’s airport, announcement of the $75 million Hervey Bay Airport Industrial…
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Public satisfaction
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* February for Councils in England is a month that can be very tense. By the end of the month…
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Park celebrates local diversity
Visitors to Osborne Park in Wollongong have more than open space and ocean views to enjoy following the opening of the Storylines art and community…
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Butt free battle intensifies
The battle to create a butt free environment is being fought in 13 Local Governments across New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland. The…
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