NT reform agenda
Local Government in the Northern Territory is poised for a change in direction. The first of a series of workshops for Councils on...
Editorial
With the Federal Government's recent backdown on trialing alternatives to prohibition and criminal sanctions when dealing with illicit drug use, Local Government has...
President’s comment
Each edition we feature the views of a State Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Tom Pyne, President Local Government...
Family friendly city centre
Public water features in cities and towns soften the built environment. They also provide inviting and restful oases in what can sometimes be...
White ribbons say thank you
Acknowledgment of the debt we owe the people who carry out the stressful, sad, and unsavoury work of dealing with road accidents saw...
Award for youth program
The difficulties facing youth in small towns and remote areas are well documented. Lack of employment opportunities and facilities can easily lead to...
Marion wins KESAB Award
In the face of some strong competition, the City of Marion took out the 1998 Keep South Australia Beautiful (KESAB) Metropolitan Council of...
Wetland an environmental asset
Construction of a 1.8 hectare, $1.7 million wetland project in the City of Marion will provide far reaching benefits for the entire south...
Scholarships a two way benefit
Scholarships provided by Toowoomba City Council offer an income supplement and work experience for tertiary students as well as produce valuable work for...
How to prevent computer related strain
Mitch Mitchell & Associates have just released WorkPace, an advanced software package for the prevention and rehabilitation of Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS)**. The...
Message from the Minister
Welcome to the first issue of National Perspective for 1999. I hope that you had a safe and enjoyable festive season and you...
Regional workshops to identify and address local government issues
'Partners in Youth Crime ... Prevention', a manual produced by Ashfield City Council in NSW, and distributed to all Councils in the State,...
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Granting equality
Applications for the Federal Government’s $200 million Play Our Way program are now open, supporting local governments and community, not-for-profit and sporting organisations to...
