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Creating well formed and shaped roads in a cost effective and time efficient manner is the main aim of every pavement engineer. With the development…

Parramatta City Council is examining ways to reduce water usage as the grip of the 2002 drought tightens. Group Manager City Services, Ken Bone, said…

Tamworth City Council has, after a full EOI/Tender process, selected Open Spatial Technologies to supply and implement a full ‘database driven’ GIS. This replaces its…

The 9th National General Assembly of Local Government was staged in Alice Springs from 3-6 November. This was the first time the Assembly has not…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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

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.…