News
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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…
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Local Renaissance
South Australian Councils take up the challengeSouth Australian Councils take up the challenge ‘Local Renaissance: New Ideas, Real Opportunities, Exciting Partnerships’ was the theme for the Local Government Association of South…
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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…
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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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President’s comment
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…
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New branding for Olympic venue
Blacktown City Council has embarked on a rebranding and renaming of its Blacktown Olympic Centre to Blacktown Olympic Park – Sydney. The primary purpose for…
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Geraldton showcases its green thumbs
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…
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Carrathool – a world first!
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…
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Councillor profile
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…
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Broken Hill hosts LGA conference
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…
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IPWEAQ Conference
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,…
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Recognising Council high achievers
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…

