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There are more wise heads and grey hairs in the classrooms of Unley thanks to an innovative volunteer scheme. The successful program is a partnership…

Councils in the Active Australia Local Government Network are committed to improving the quality of the sport, recreation and physical activity opportunities available to their…

The City of Salisbury’s Growing for Gold program is central to helping sporting clubs and recreation centres achieve the goals of Active Australia. Growing for…

When the Shire of Katanning in regional WA decided to develop a regional standard sport and recreation facility in 1994, it was faced with a…

“It’s practical, it’s relevant and has real take home value for sporting clubs,” said Judi Andrewartha in describing the Volunteer Involvement Program (VIP). Judi, the…

Sunday, 29 October 2000 &endash; it’s your turn Active Australia Day is part of the national Active Australia initiative. The Day provides a great opportunity…

Unfortunately, no area of society is immune from the problems of harassment and abuse. That includes sport &endash; even sport at the community level. Reporting…

IMM to change its name to Local Government Managers Australia The Institute of Municipal Management’s 19th National Congress and Expo was staged in Melbourne on…

Newcastle City Council has won the 2000 Australasian Active Learning Management Challenge. Representing New South Wales, the Newcastle team defeated seven other regional finalists from…

With the eyes of the world soon to be focused on our nation with the staging of the Sydney Olympics, recent events have demonstrated a…

Each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Mayor Lynn Mason, President Local Government Association of Tasmania.…

Glenorchy City Council has taken out the Gold Award at the annual Local Government Awards for Excellence 2000 organised by the Local Government Association of…