News
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New structure for Federal Department
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…
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Recognition for women taking action in Australia’s regions
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…
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Local Government Rural Online
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…
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Sustainable Regions Programme – off to a keen start in 2002
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…
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Elvis and Co ‘Fly in’
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…
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Stronger intergovernmental
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…
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Local Governments, diverse
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…
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Editorial
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…
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Local Government can
By Councillor Bernie Mullane * It’s 9.00pm, 25 December and the rest of the family has hit the sack. It’s been a great day –…
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A cleaner environment with
The rains came pouring down over the heads of spectators and participants alike, as Blacktown City Council conducted a rain simulation, celebrating the installation of…
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International award for Toowoomba
Toowoomba City Council’s entry in the International Nations in Bloom competition has won a bronze award as one of the most liveable cities in the…
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Reader survey feedback
We would like to thank all respondents who completed our reader survey sent out in the October 2001 edition. The survey assists our planning of…