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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

In opening the Local Government Professionals Annual Conference, Victorian Minister for Local Government, Bob Cameron, said the Conference theme, ‘A New Agenda’ is what is…

With some 300 delegates attending the inaugural National Rural Roads Congress held recently in Moree, the message was loud and clear, action is required now.…