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There is no doubt that the ‘federation’ of State and Territory Local Government Associations that forms the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) will always have…

Each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Brad Matheson, President of the Municipal Association of…

Strengthening of communications networks was one of a number of positive outcomes at a recent forum held at Benalla, in Victoria’s north east to discuss…

It was not unusual to spot roller blading Carmen Mirandas swishing through the streets of Kogarah in the lead up to the Sydney Olympics 2000.…

The Good Oil by Rod Brown* National Accounts statistics show that Australia is enjoying one of the longest periods of growth in its history. But…

In recognising the value of reviewing service delivery on an ongoing basis, Port Phillip Council recently appointed former Victorian State Auditor-General, Ches Baragwanath, and chair…

When Holroyd City Council developed its Domain Creek Dual Water Quality and Flood Mitigation Project it incorporated the innovative use of a sports playing field…

It was a proud achievement for the City of Melbourne’s Hotline to be judged the best Victorian call centre in its class at the Australian…

Refurbishing a 1960s style hall to fit the needs of a community at the start of the new millennium has resulted in a number of…

Australia is the driest inhabited continent on earth. We are constantly reminded of the pressures imposed on our water resources and their related ecosystems. In…

The Commonwealth’s Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) supports the Clean Seas Program (CSP) with over $40m funding. The program encourages changes in conventional water management to…

Many young Australians participating in this years’s World Environment Day celebrations in Adelaide voiced the ‘need to do more for our environment’. On the same…