Fingertip information and services
With the ultimate aim of providing equity and access to services, in 1997 the ACT Government launched AUSTOUCH kiosks. The kiosks, located...
Zero waste Canberra’s goal
The introduction of a new waste management service based on contracting has been well received by the Canberra community. It has proved...
Commercially sound urban park management
In 1994, management of Canberra's 5,000 hectares of urban open space, including parks, playgrounds and verges, was identified as an area which could...
LGA.net launched in SA
A new intranet for South Australian Councils was launched by Local Government Association President, Mayor Rosemary Craddock, at the LGA's half yearly general...
Giving youth a voice
According to Vicki James, Community Development Officer with Port Lincoln City Council, enabling young people to establish and determine the procedures of a...
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
In each edition, we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Margaret Vigants, President Local Government Association...
Councils confront drug issues
While debate over a drugs policy continues in the Federal and State spheres, Local Government is implementing practical strategies to address the problems...
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....
Jabiru celebrates World Wetlands Day
World Wetlands Day was celebrated in appropriate style at the Northern Territory's Town of Jabiru with a monsoonal downpour causing the postponement of...
A city within a park
Queensland's Maroochy Shire is set to benefit from the development of a farm site which has been owned by one family for the...
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...
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New role for Luke Connell
Luke Connell is the new Director of Planning and Development at Baw Baw Shire Council.
Over nearly 20 years, Luke has built a strong career...
