President’s comment
Each edition we feature the views of a State Local Government Association President. The following is from Mayor Rosemary Craddock, President Local Government...
Tax reform summit raises many questions
Local Government in Western Australia recently had the opportunity to discuss the implications of a GST through a Tax Summit, titled 'Taxation Reform:...
Regional benchmarking
In preparing for meeting National Competition Policy requirements, Queensland's City of Logan recognised that data which had helped improve efficiency in its roads...
Two Way Rental Finance Plan
The Two Way Radio Division of Motorola is offering its' customers a new approach to financing their mobile business communications needs. By...
International Year of Older Persons
1999 has been designated as the United Nation's International Year of Older Persons (IYOP). The IYOP will provide an opportunity for government, business,...
Brisbane offers Gold to its Seniors
Abseiling, plane flying lessons, roller blading, sea kayaking, South American dance, Tai Chi, bush walks, belly dancing and trails riding are not the...
Jabiru – the gateway to Kakadu
Originally established as a service town for employees of the Ranger uranium mine, Jabiru township is now preparing to change its character to...
Sustainable growth in reginal Australia
Urban and northern population drift, combined with a continued low reproduction rate, will lead to the depopulation of some regional areas, according to...
Landmark of Australian democracy
A $4.2 million Centre celebrating one of the most significant events in Australia's history was opened earlier this year. The Eureka Stockade Centre,...
Encouraging travellers to stay
Council assistance in promoting the local region as a stopover for travellers has been enthusiastically welcomed by South Australia's towns of Quorn and...
Spa leads to a healthy economy
Booringa Shire Council in South West Queensland has taken an innovative step to ensure economic security for the Shire through its natural assets....
Planning regional tourism accommodation
The Tourism Task Force has recently published a two-part guide for Councillors and developers considering future regional tourism accommodation development. Part 1...
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Housing action for workers
Nine applications for funding to deliver key worker housing in Mansfield Shire have been submitted to Regional Development Victoria.
These projects, if successful, will...
