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The Western Australian Municipal Association (WAMA) selected the theme ‘Image Matters’ for its 1999 Local Government Week activities. A highlight of the Week was the…

For some time Local Government, through its peak body the Australian Local Government Association, has been arguing that it is best placed to bring hands…

In each edition, we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Jamie Edwards, President, Western Australian Municipal Association.…

Although customer service has vastly improved, amalgamation, rationalisation and tendering all combine to put the squeeze on resources. But the latest radio communications technology now…

Queensland’s third largest City, Logan, will host the State’s largest civil engineering and Local Government Expo in September. A warm welcome will be extended to…

Townsville City Council is one of three Queensland finalists in the national 1999 Case Earth Awards to be judged in October. Townsville won the honour…

At least two Councils, Waverley in NSW and Moreland in Victoria, have taken steps to address concerns about genetically engineered (GE) food. Their efforts follow…

A recent meeting of the Council of Capital City Lord Mayors (CCCLM) resulted in agreement on a range of drug strategies. Meeting in Melbourne on…

As might be expected, the most dynamic industry in the Flinders Ranges region is tourism. Several recent initiatives of Flinders Ranges Council aim to have…

In the early 90’s new ground was broken at Mosman Council in the corporate planning arena with the development of its strategic and business plan…

A recent rise in the incidence of communicable diseases, such as measles and whooping cough, has led to a nationwide rethink of immunisation programs. Clearly,…

A grant of $51,500 from the Northern Territory Government will be used by Alice Springs Town Council to improve sporting facilities and part fund the…