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  • Civil society – answering the leadership challenge

    In welcoming delegates to the 9th National General Assembly, then President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), Councillor John Ross, said that it was…

  • Cost shifting condemned by delegates

    Delegates unanimously condemned the practice of shifting costs onto Local Government. “The rampant practice of cost shifting services onto Local Government represents a real threat…

  • Resolutions

    A full list of all Resolutions is available on the ALGA website at www.alga.asn.au Resolution 19: That the National Assembly seeks assurances from the Federal…

  • Solutions not blame shifting

    In his address the Leader of the Opposition, Simon Crean, said that it is vital to get partnerships working properly across the spheres of government.…

  • Exercising civil responsibility

    There is more to be given by businesses within our communities than just fulfilling the needs of its shareholders or owners. Those were the sentiments…

  • General commends leadership of Local Government

    Australia’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Peter Cosgrove, provided delegates with an insight into his experiences with Australia’s many and varied leaders. Having been in…

  • Support for East Timor

    In a workshop held in conjunction with the National General Assembly , delegates heard how 35 Councils across Australia are taking part in a Friendship…

  • Overwhelming support for container deposits

    A motion moved by Manly Council for container deposit legislation (CDL) and extended producer responsibility in all States and Territories was supported overwhelmingly by delegates.…

  • New ALGA President

    At the Annual General Meeting of the ALGA, which followed the National General Assembly, Councillor Mike Montgomery, representing the New South Wales Shires Association, was…

  • Local Renaissance
    South Australian Councils take up the challenge

    South Australian Councils take up the challenge ‘Local Renaissance: New Ideas, Real Opportunities, Exciting Partnerships’ was the theme for the Local Government Association of South…

  • Youth take a leading role at Renmark Paringa

    Young people in Renmark Paringa have let their Council know that they want to be involved in the development of their area and community. Through…

  • Editorial

    With its conference theme, ‘Local Renaissance: New Ideas, Real Opportunities, Exciting Partnerships’ the Local Government Association of South Australia presented several international speakers, providing delegates…

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