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Australia’s world famous Outback will be celebrated in 2002 in a year that will showcase its people, destinations, achievements and beauty. The Federal Government is…

Local Government leaders from around the globe gathered in Brisbane to attend the annual Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) conference from 3-5 October 2001. The…

The Australian Rural Leadership Foundation announced in January the names of the 32 successful candidates for the 9th intake of the Australian Rural Leadership Program…

The vital role of Local Government As home to some 10 per cent of the world’s known species of flora and fauna, 80 per cent…

The Federal Department of Transport and Regional Services has new organisational arrangements, effective from 1 January 2002. The new structure is built around three following…

The vital role women play in driving economic and social change within their communities has been recognised with the publication of Women Taking Action: Making…

Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) has launched a Rural Online Project which aims to provide practical support to senior Local Government officers employed in rural…

Strong Local Government involvement is already a key feature of the $100.5 million Sustainable Regions Programme. The Sustainable Regions Programme is the centrepiece of the…

The devastation of the recent Christmas bushfires in NSW has demonstrated the untiring efforts and professionalism of volunteer firefighters and all involved in the efforts…

At the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) Annual General Meeting on 28 November 2001, Councillor John Ross was re elected President. From the District Council…

Whether you are from the nation’s smallest Local Government area or the biggest, promoting community harmony and cohesion is an important Local Government role.The Department…

As we commence another new year, it seems no time since we celebrated the new millennium. Now two years since the world joined together to…