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In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Alderman Dave Elliot, President of the Local Government…

Blacktown City Council has embarked on a rebranding and renaming of its Blacktown Olympic Centre to Blacktown Olympic Park – Sydney. The primary purpose for…

Geraldton’s best gardeners gathered in September at Ryan’s Garden and Aquarium Centre for the City of Geraldton’s annual gardening competition. The competition is an initiative…

Carrathool Shire Council, in the Western Riverina of New South Wales, has been awarded ISO 14001 certification for its Environmental Management System, covering Council’s entire…

A regular feature this month profiling a Councillor from the Northern Territory Mayor Annette Burke, Palmerston City Council, Northern Territory Q. Can you tell us…

Progress requires a change in attitude by governments. That is the message retiring President, Councillor Peter Woods gave to delegates at the Local Government Association…

A record number of delegates attended the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia – Queensland Division annual in Noosa from 6–10 October. Professor Ian Lowe,…

At the 2002 Local Government Managers Australia National Congress in Sydney, FOCUS invited delegates to nominate an individual and team from their Council who are…

Toowoomba City Council’s 12 month traineeship program offers doors to a myriad of career paths. This is a good opportunity for members of the community,…

The City of Sydney’s world famous New Year’s Eve celebrations will have a new look in 2002 under recently appointed Artistic Director, Leo Schofield. He…

The Good Oil by Rod Brown * A group called the Regional Business Development Analysis Panel is currently interviewing people across Australia – to get…

When approached by the Blackall Woolscour Association to assist with the revitalisation of one of Australia’s culturally important icons, Blackall Council, along with the local…