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

The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) believes that its Local Government On-Line project will transform the way many Queensland Councils operate. It will give…

The District Council of Grant has developed a Statement of Commitment to Young People. This included establishing a committee of young people to act as…

Two outback friendship quilts were recently auctioned in Balranald Shire to coincide with the stopover of this year’s Australian Safari Car Rally. The proceeds of…

Alice Springs Town Council’s skate park has been named the Territory’s best Recreational Infrastructure Facility at the 2003 Heart Foundation/Kellogg Local Government Awards. Mayor Fran…

The Good Oil by Rod Brown * Charles Landry, urban planning guru, has headed back to the UK after a stint as Adelaide’s Thinker in…

A regional success story Community owned Southern Phone Company was a finalist in the Best Regional Telecommunications Provider category of the prestigious Australian Telecom Annual…

A regular feature, this month profiling two Councillors from Tasmania Councillor John Perkins, Latrobe Council, Tasmania Q. How long have you been on Council? I…

How to manage diversity and realise the advantages of a diverse range of skills within a Council organisation have become key goals for Local Government.…

The NSW Government has introduced tougher penalties for building owners or managers who fail to lodge annual fire safety statements with their local Council. The…

At the 2003 Local Government Managers Australia National Congress in Adelaide, FOCUS invited delegates to nominate an individual and team from their Council who are…

The Strengthening Communities Through Women’s Participation (SCWP) Project is offering some excellent resources for women who are potential candidates in Victoria’s November 2004 Local Government…