Editorial
In our January editorial, we wrote that, whether people choose to recognise 1 January 2000 or 1 January 2001 as the start of...
President’s comment
Each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Anthony Bisdee, President Local Government Association...
New development for older area
It is not often that older established municipalities have the opportunity to plan new developments within their borders. However, deinstitutionalisation has given Victoria's...
Revitalising Liverpool’s CBD
Extensive consultation with residents, business people, bus companies and road users has resulted in strong support for work to recommence on the ring...
Brighton leads the way in effluent reuse
Tasmania's Brighton Council plans to expand its innovative effluent reuse program to further benefit private enterprise in the region and protect local rivers...
Increased access to spatial data *
Many users of digital mapping and spatial information understand the difficulties faced when trying to get hold of spatial data from government agencies....
Waste reduction measures
New waste management measures adopted by NSW's Port Stephens Council, are set to achieve an 80 percent reduction in waste. The system...
New manual for engineers
Road construction and design is set to be made easier and less costly with the release of a new guidelines manual, 'Pavement Materials...
Low cost, quality water
Installation of world first 'Garra' microfiltration unit has improved water quality for residents in NSW's Mulwaree Shire at a fraction of the cost...
Celebrating 10 years of self government
This year, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) celebrates 10 years of self government. As well as being our largest 'city state' and inland...
Concentrating on outputs not processes
Chief Minister, Kate Carnell, believes that the bureaucratic emphasis on processes belongs in the past. Cutting edge public policy making and administration needs...
Leader in financial management
On 1 July 1996, the ACT Government became the first Australian public sector organisation to move to accrual budgeting. This, together with...
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Colourful revamp
The Dwellingup General Store has been revamped by new owners and includes an incredible mural by internationally-renowned Perth artist, Kyle Hughes-Odgers.
The bold artwork is...
