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Central Australia – home of desert knowledge
The Central Australian Regional Development Board is chaired by Alice Springs Mayor and LGANT President, Fran Kilgariff. The Board is working on a collaborative research…
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A solution for dumped cars
With long distances between settlements and an extensive network of gravel roads soon takes its toll on motor vehicles. Over the years, many abandoned and…
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Alice Springs a regional leader
As a large regional centre, Alice Springs Town Council is a major player in various initiatives both within Central Australia and wider afield. Town Council…
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Cost shifting recommendations
Council Managers call for tripartite commitment to get reforms rolling Staged in Melbourne from 23–26 May, Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) 23rd National Congress was…
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Editorial
Local Government amalgamations are again in the spotlight in New South Wales and Victoria. Amalgamations are often essential. The council boundaries that were often set…
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President’s Comments
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor John Legoe, President of the Local Government…
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Jabiru commits to working with traditional owners
The Jabiru Town Council marked National Sorry Day on 26 May with a formal statement of recognition, an apology and a commitment to Aboriginal reconciliation.…
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Renmark Paringa Council celebrates 100 years of Local Government
Renmark Paringa Council in South Australia’s Riverland region recently celebrated the milestone of 100 Years of Local Government. Council marked the occasion, 100 years to…
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Mitsubishi Motors – More than local issues
More than local issues The Good Oil by Rod Brown* Last month’s decision by Mitsubishi to close its engine assembly plant at Lonsdale in Adelaide’s…
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IPWEA/RTA Local Government Road Safety Strategy
The IPWEA/RTA Local Government Road Safety Strategy works to raise the priority of road safety in Local Government. This is achieved through support for council…
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Councillor profiles
A regular feature, this month we have interviewed two Councillors from Tasmania. Councillor Kelly Spaulding, Tasman Council, Tasmania Q. How long have you been a…
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Regional visitor information centres and increasing tourism dollars
New research has shown visitor information centres (VICs) in regional areas are having a great impact on visitor activity and spending. The research has found…
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