News
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GST software unveiled by leading supplier
An enthusiastic reception was given to the new GST version of the popular Practical Computer Services (PCS) software by the 130 delegates attending their recent…
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Message from the Minister
Once again it is a great pleasure to be in contact with everyone involved in Local Government in Australia through this edition of National Perspective.…
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Regional Ministers set new priority
Regional Development Ministers from around Australia have agreed to work together to establish a clear framework for cooperation between all levels of government. A meeting…
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Ipswich on track with winning entry
With the Year 2000 National Awards for Innovation in Local Government looming, it is an ideal time to find out what progress had been made…
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Batchelor wins national Tidy Town award
In April, Northern Territory’s town of Batchelor defeated an impressive list of finalists to take out the national Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Town Award. Other…
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Editorial
Over the past decade, all State Governments and the Northern Territory have embarked, in some form or another, along the path of Local Government boundary…
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President’s comment
Each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Margaret Vigants, Local Government Association Northern Territory. Election…
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Raising the profile of Local Government
Once again Queensland Councils are each being encouraged to raise their community’s awareness of the value of Local Government during Local Government Awareness Week to…
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Shire of Swan becomes a City
On 1 April, Western Australian Minister for Local Government, Paul Omodei, officially designated the former Shire of Swan a City. The date marked the 30th…
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Councils share CEO
After a number of successful sharing arrangements, the neighbouring Western Australian Shires of Tammin and Kellerberrin have embarked on another partnership. This time they will…
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Burnie: the Online City of the Future
Burnie City Council is continuing to foster opportunities for growth and new job creation in the area of information technology and communications. With a population…
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GST software unveiled by leading supplier
An enthusiastic reception was given to the new GST version of the popular Practical Computer Services (PCS) software by the 130 delegates attending their recent…