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...
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...
Focusing on the customer
After its election in 1995, the new Government introduced its Customer Commitment Program. The aim was to establish the ACT public service as...
Professional and ethical
Reforms to the ACT public service have created a flatter organisation. This has seen the removal of the unhelpful, heavy bureaucracy that existed...
Regional involvement
Chief Minister, Kate Carnell, said that her Government is keen to promote the national capital in the context of the broader region. "We...
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Hills shire expands e-waste recycling
The Hills Shire Council will trial an expansion of its E-Waste recycling program, doubling its frequency to twice a year.
Every year, Council hosts an...
