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Local-e: steady but sure development of Internet services in rural NSW
Some features of new information technology have been most warmly welcomed in rural Australia where communication and distance have been a perennial problem. There is…
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The Canadian experience
With over 80 per cent of its population living in urban centres, its geographical size, and three levels of government, Canada has many similarities to…
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Is your Council web site neglected? *
by Tim Jessel * Good web sites ensure residents and ratepayers have access to vital information 24 hours a day and are assisting councils in…
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Recording and web streaming Council meetings
In September 2003, Lanier Voice became the exclusive Australian distributor for Jefferson Audio Video Systems (JAVS) outstanding range of recording products. “With the use of…
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Knowing what’s happening in and around Redland
Local Government is abuzz with things going on. There are meetings, festivals and activities across all areas. It is almost impossible for anyone to keep…
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Welcome to the Gannawarra Shire
Gannawarra Shire, with a population of 11,900 is located in North Central Victoria, two and a half hours drive from Melbourne. Gannawarra is one of…
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Shire profile
The main population centres are Kerang 4,100 people and Cohuna 2,200 people. These are important service centres for surrounding areas providing commercial and community services…
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Agriculture a key industry
Agriculture is the key industry with milk, pork production, cereal crops, livestock, horticulture, citrus and viticulture. There are some 137,000ha of irrigated land in the…
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Activities for everyone
The waterways and forests of Gannawarra are the key attractions for visitors to the area. The area is a popular destination for fishermen with Murray…
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Message from the Premier of Tasmania
I am proud of what my Government has been able to achieve by working together with Local Government. Our Partnership Agreement program leads Australia. Our…
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Premier’s Local Government Council
Nearly four years ago, Premier Jim Bacon, established the Premier’s Local Government Council (PLGC) as a forum to discuss issues of statewide significance between the…
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Reforming financial relations
In a national first, the Tasmanian Government has agreed to pay Council rates on most of its properties while Local Government has agreed to pay…
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