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Hastings believes it is the first Council in Australia to release a Harvest Calendar, which establishes a direct link between fruit and vegetable retailers, shoppers…

A more interactive format, three two hour workshops on major issues and a program developed out of sector input, will make the 2003 LGMA National…

The former Hawkesbury Hospital building in Windsor will be the central feature of a major redevelopment, which will include a Home and Community Care Services…

The Good Oil by Rod Brown * In 1989, the City of Littleton, Colorado USA (population 45,000) pioneered an entrepreneurial alternative to attracting industries. Called…

Geraldton Regional Library scored a perfect 100 per cent last week when a ‘mystery shopper’ called to make enquiries to test the level of customer…

Blue Circle Ash has renamed its graded ash products. Now known as Envir-O-Agg™, these product are available in four product families, Envir-O-Agg™ Select, Envir-O-Agg™ Blend,…

Alice Springs Town Council will shift more than 20,000 cubic metres of sand and couch grass in a $400,000 project to rechannel the Todd River.…

A regular feature this month profiling two Councillors from Tasmania Mayor Roger Chalk AM, Waratah-Wynyard Council, Tasmania Q. Can you tell us about yourself, and…

Tumut Shire is a region where business and work opportunities are set amid a picturesque, pristine rural backdrop of mountains and highlands. A short drive…

Victoria’s Local Government Professionals Inc. staged its annual conference in Melbourne on 20 and 21 February. Former SOCOG Chief Executive Officer, Sandy Hollway, delivered the…

The LGPro Awards for Excellence were presented at a gala dinner at Melbourne Park Function Centre on 20 February. The winners are listed below. Innovative…

State and Local Governments must work together to make local communities more resilient, confident and engaged, Victorian Local Government Minister, Candy Broad, says. Speaking at…