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An emphasis on economic development is paying off in Hume. Currently boasting $317 million of commercial and industrial construction for the period 1997-1999, Hume has…

A new program launched in October aims to fulfil two of Hume City Council’s highest priorities. The Small Business Falls Prevention Program further extends Council’s…

The opening of a new system for extracting reusable material from the waste stream has brought a new direction in landfill education for Hume. Since…

In welcoming over 900 delegates to the 1999 NSW Local Government Association Annual Conference, Mayor Gerry Peacocke said Dubbo was an ideal location to host…

When Central Governments start talking about Compulsory Competitive Tendering (CCT) it is the element of ‘compulsory’ that immediately starts alarm bells ringing in Local Government.…

Each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor John Jago, President Victorian Local Governance Association. There…

Australian Local Government will be represented for the first time at the International City Managers Association (ICMA) Best Practice Symposium on Local Government Excellence. The…

As part of its campaign to provide a variety of leisure and fitness opportunities to local residents Melbourne’s Whitehorse City Council is launching ‘Walking in…

The City of Casey has long been a home to quality racing. Each year, the Cranbourne Cup kicks off the Victorian Spring Racing Carnival. However,…

Following a restructure of Local Government in Britain, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough was formed in 1974. It is one of five Councils in the Merseyside conurbation.…

Knowsley Council has formed a People’s Panel to ensure it continues to meet community expectations. This panel of 2,500 people is regularly quizzed on a…

The formation of a Fast Track Development Team has reduced the average time to process development applications in Parramatta by 33%. The Team has streamlined…