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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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WALGA achieves major win for planning and development bill
The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) has achieved a major win for its member Councils on the Government’s Planning and Development Bill. The State…
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Ecological sustainability a priority for Dorset
Dorset Council in Tasmania has already blazed some trails with its Sustainable Development Strategy and it has taken the concept further with its statement on…
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Independence, opportunity and trust
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley * Central Government’s approach to pursuing public service improvement is based upon four key principles. These are: Recognition that…
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Returns all round from mulching
Alice Springs has produced more than 8,000 cubic metres of high grade mulch since a new green waste processing facility opened at the Alice Springs…
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New environmental power system for Aquatic Centre
Featuring a new environmentally friendly source, the final designs of the $17.5 million Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre in Melbourne’s western suburbs were put on public display…
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Best practice in business papers
It seems that everyone is being asked to do more with less these days, so it’s important to find that extra edge. InfoCouncil is a…
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New England Smart Communities Project
Citizens in Uralla now have the opportunity to connect to broadband following an innovative project by their Council. Uralla Shire Council has become the anchor…
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Inaugural Australasian Technology and Innovation Expo (TIE)
The Local Government Association Queensland (LGAQ) will present the first premier Technology & Innovation Expo (TIE) on 1–3 December 2004 at the Gold Coast Convention…
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