News
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New South Wales reform process gains momentum
In March 2003, there were 172 councils in New South Wales. As of 15 September 2004 there are now 152 councils, a reduction of 12…
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Editorial
Councils are regularly dealing with contentious planning proposals. Often caught between cashed up developers and irate local residents wanting to protect their local amenity, finding…
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Presidents Comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Lynn Mason, President of the Local Government…
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ALGA to work with PIA on planner shortages
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) will work with the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) to implement mutually acceptable solutions to the nationwide shortage of…
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Library Express back on track
Frankston Library express – Victoria’s first railside book lending service organised by a Local Government – will run for the rest of this financial year.…
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Mosman ban on outdoor smoking
Leading the field in anti-smoking regulations, Mosman City Council has banned smoking within 20 metres of dining areas on public land. Such smoking bans in…
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Leadership by Scully on truck speeds
The Good Oil by Rod Brown * It was 4.30 am and we were driving to Sydney to collect our daughter from one of her…
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Local Government body calls for ban on James Hardie products
The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) has called for a ban of James Hardie products across all Victorian Councils until the company provides for victims…
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Young people need real jobs, dignity and self respect
It is recognised that Local Government is uniquely positioned at the heart of our communities. Subsequently, local Councils significantly shoulder the responsibility of ensuring communities’…
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Reform issues key on the agenda at LGMA NSW conference
New South Wales Minister for Local Government, Tony Kelly, said recently that the State Government had expected the current reform process to take longer than…
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Councillor profiles
A regular feature, this month we have interviewed two Councillors from the Northern Territory Mayor Rod Swanson, Tennant Creek Town Council, Northern Territory Q. How…
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RSPCA working with LG for better animal welfare services
Local Governments play a major role in safeguarding the welfare of animals as they are responsible for enforcing legislation and educating pet owners. Many Local…
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