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The following is a summary of some of the main resolutions passed by the Assembly and later endorsed at the AGM. A full list of…

After 35 years of analysing Australian politics and Local Government, Professor Dean Jaensch makes no secret of the fact that he considers Local Government to…

Stronger partnerships between the three spheres of government was the theme of the Local Government Minister’s address to the National General Assembly. Minister for Local…

There is a turning of the tide in Australian social affairs, and with it will come an increasing role for Councils, social commentator Dr Hugh…

At ALGA’s Annual General Meeting, following the National General Assembly on 10 November, then Darebin City Council Mayor, Rae Perry, was elected President of the…

In the session that looked at future directions for Local Government, Dr Rosemary Kiss from the Centre of Public Policy at Melbourne University said that…

Recent moves by both the New South Wales and Victorian Governments, and in September changes by the Western Australian Government to its Planning and Development…

In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Bill Mitchell, President of the Western Australian…

In an area where 51 per cent of the population comes from a non English speaking background and dozens of nationalities are represented, it is…

Schools and families across Brisbane helped save more than one million litres of water during a Watersense competition organised by Brisbane City Council last month.…

The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley * Anti-social behaviour is a growing problem in many parts of England. If effective action isn’t taken it can…

Technology and the digital age have changed our lives both at work and at home – from the integrated audio and visual experience of home…