News
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Continuous improvement at Rockingham pays off
As community expectations of Local Government increase, it is essential for each Council to continuously improve processes and services to communities they serve.The City of…
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Message from the Minister
Once again I’m pleased to be in contact with councils across Australia and all those involved in Local Government through the pages of the National…
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Local Government innovation
Is your Council demonstrating Leading Practice? The Federal Government wants to hear from all councils interested in entering the 2001 National Awards for Innovation in…
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Roads to Recovery
Recent improvements and 2nd quarterly payment The Federal Government’s $1.2 billion Roads to Recovery Programme is gaining momentum. Recent decisions by the Government to vary…
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Review draws Local Government stakeholders
The Commonwealth Grants Commission recently conducted a two-day Conference to discuss the draft report into the review of the Local Government (Financial Assistance) Act 1995…
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Report on Local Government performance released
The 1999-2000 National Report on the operation of the Local Government (Financial Assistance) Act 1995 (the National Report) has now been released and incorporates a…
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Local Government partners South Africa
The Australian aid programme to South Africa seeks to build the capacity of the public sector and alleviate poverty in the community. As part of…
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Flood Recovery Fund aids communities
Communities from 49 councils and shires in North-West New South Wales and Southern Queensland, inundated in the recent November 2000 floods, have been assisted with…
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Women in Local Government look to the future
The future role of women in Local Government was the focus of a landmark Roundtable held in the Macedon Ranges in Victoria on 12 and…
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Strategic Partnerships for Local Government Ebusiness
The prospect of unravelling the complex web of Ebusiness drew a diverse crowd to a recent national Ebusiness meeting, sponsored by the Department of Transport…
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Federal Government incentive to Local Government service
In March, the Federal Minister for Regional Services, Territories and Local Government, Senator Ian Macdonald, announced 38 successful projects under the Local Government Incentive Programme…
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Northern Australia Forum reports back
The Federal Government has reinforced its significant commitment to the development of northern Australia with a series of 11 region specific responses to local issues…