News
-
Roxby Downs cultural leisure precinct redevelopment
Roxby Downs Council in South Australia is planning a $2.5 million upgrade of its cultural leisure precinct. The upgrade is expected to be largely funded…
-
Broome’s Jetty to Jetty project
The Shire of Broome recently released a discussion paper for a proposed Jetty to Jetty project, which will provide information on the historic, environmental and…
-
Eden Monaro is more than politics
The Good Oil by Rod Brown * The seat of Eden Monaro has been a litmus test in federal elections since the early 1970s, and…
-
The economic future of North Queensland is in your hands…
Local Government FOCUS is pleased to announce its support of the Economic Futures North Queensland Conference to be held on the 24-25 July 2001.The inaugural…
-
Murilla showcases its diversity of opportunities
On 6 June, Queensland Day, Murilla Shire Council took an innovative step in staging the Murilla Vision Millennium Roadshow/Expo at the Carlton Crest Hotel, Brisbane.…
-
CPS online services
Since last reported in March, Cooperative Purchasing Services (CPS) General Manager, Ian Holden, advises that there has been significant activity in establishing its e-Procurement Service,…
-
SEGRA 2001 Conference
The fifth Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia (SEGRA) national conference is being hosted by the City of Thuringowa, in tropical north Queensland from 10-12…
-
Mantle of safety over Taroom Shire with SES GPS system
Taroom Shire Council, in the central Queensland highlands, and its local State Emergency Service units have developed a unique location marking system to protect the…
-
Tas Annual Conference
‘The Symphony of Local Government – Communities, Creativity, Harmony’‘The Symphony of Local Government – Communities, Creativity, Harmony’ Once again the Local Government Annual Conference was jointly hosted by the Local Government Association of…
-
Traineeships for improved community care at Moonee Valley
City of Moonee Valley and Northern Group Training (NGT) are working together to provide Council’s frail clients with qualified care, through their Community Care traineeships.…
-
Launceston’s Search: A handbook on change for community leaders
Most Councils engage their communities in some form of consultation. This may be to identify gaps in services, review current systems or provide feedback on…
-
International overview at LGMA Congress
Once again, there were a number of international delegates at this year’s Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) National Congress and Expo. Some attended as part…