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Commonwealth hosts meeting on public liability
The Federal Government has taken a leading role in the issue of rising cost of public liability insurance even though many of the forms of…
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Local Government and the environment
All levels of government have a role to play in preserving our environment. Local Government is showing a strong commitment to working with the Commonwealth…
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A view from a Local Government ARLP participant
Bill Boehm is last year’s recipient of the Department of Transport and Regional Services Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) scholarship. Bill is the Administrator of…
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Celebrating the Outback
With 2002 designated as the Year of the Outback, various Councils and communities are celebrating what makes their locality special. As the year unfolds, Outback…
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Editorial
In Wollongong, the Lake Illawarra Water Ski Championships were cancelled as the $50,000 public liability premium for the one day event could not be raised.…
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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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Combating doctor shortages in Kingaroy
A major problem being faced by many rural Councils is the lack of doctors, medical facilities and services within their region. One such Council that…
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Jabiru – 20 years on
Originally established in 1982 as a closed mining town, Jabiru in the Northern Territory is planning its twentieth birthday celebrations. The town owes its existence…
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State Aid reaching new heights – The Good Oil by Rod Brown*
The Good Oil by Rod Brown * I am often asked for advice on how to access funding available within the federal system. My clients…
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Councillor profiles
A regular feature canvassing the views of Elected Representatives Councillor Chan Boo Hwa, Christmas Island Shire Council, Western Australia. Q. How long have you been…
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Mapping Local Government across the Commonwealth
Everything you wanted to know about Local Government across the Commonwealth and more. In March, the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) launched the first ever…
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Creative transformation of a landfill site
The All Nations Park, Darebin City Council’s new open space project, creatively transforms a piece of land that has undergone many changes over the years.…
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