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New library coordinator set to improve services
The Tennant Creek Public Library has had a new addition to its staff, Library Services Coordinator, Katherine Bisset.The library serves a community of around 3,500…
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Wins all round with new arrangements for paying rates
In the current financial year, Tennant Creek Town Council has introduced an instalment payment system for rates. This replaces the previous method of giving residents…
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Biodiversity conservation project
The Tennant Creek Biodiversity Conservation Project is a two year project funded by the Natural Heritage Trust. It is a joint project between the Tennant…
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Saveloys and beer for the celebration of our Centenary of Federation
A mineral collection opening, an art award, a formal ball (that had just as much red dirt inside as outside the building), a tree planting,…
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New sweeper enhances service delivery
As part of the 2001/2002 Budget preparation, a community consultation workshop was held to ascertain residents’ expectations of Council. From this feedback, Council prepared a…
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Art Gallery relocation
Council has received an $82,000 grant through the Regional Solutions Programme to relocate its Art Gallery. The total value of the project is $140,550. Due…
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Innovation the key to the future
International Public Works Conference in Perth.International Public Works Conference in Perth Speaking at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia’s biennial conference, President of the Institute Engineers Australia – WA…
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40 years service to LG
Mayor Peter Black was first elected to Dalrymple Shire Council in 1961. In 1973, he became Mayor and still holds this position. At the Local…
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Editorial
Local Government has been criticised for its inability or reluctance to carry out structural reform. As a result, many State Governments, past and present, have…
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Letter to the Editor
Local Governments are in the business of providing services to citizens – customers not welcome. I’m writing to you after reading the Editorial piece in…
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President’s Comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Mike Montgomery, President of the Shires Association…
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Hornsby promotes sustainability with Local Agenda 21
Hornsby is a green and beautiful Shire located approximately 25 kilometres north east of Sydney. It has vast areas of outstanding bushland, accounting for almost…
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