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Pine Creek fights back
Built on mining, the township of Pine Creek located 200 kilometres south of Darwin has certainly experienced its ups and downs. Once the largest town…
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Community harmony a winner
As part of the Territory wide Community Harmony Strategy, Sharon Hillen coordinates various programs in Katherine. Designed to address antisocial behaviour, a number of initiatives…
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Marketing the Barkly
The Barkly Regional Development Board is currently reviewing the Barkly Blue Print developed five years ago. “The Blue Print provides an excellent start but concentrated…
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Regional cooperation in Katherine
Katherine Town Council is a major player within this region. Mayor Ann Shepherd is also Chair of the Harmony Group. With a committee comprising 26…
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Nyirranggulung – Making it happen
Amalgamating seven communities, all from different language groups, and covering an area stretching 320 kilometres to the east of Katherine has been no easy task.…
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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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