Gardens in paradise
It may be difficult for readers in southern areas to imagine why there is a need for a Botanic Gardens in Cairns where...
Waste into profit
While households around the country are turning food scraps into compost for their gardens, it is often highly impractical for restaurants and other...
Natural solutions for insect control
Not only are mosquitoes pesky creatures that can ruin an otherwise pleasant evening, they can spread diseases such as Malaria, Ross River Fever...
NSW Managers shape their future
The NSW Division of the Institute of Municipal Management (IMM) staged its Annual Conference in Sydney from 27-29 July. Using the theme 'It's...
Less than 500 days to go!
Popular sessions at the NSW IMM Annual Conference were those relating to the impact of the Year 2000 Bug. Tony Gates, Manager Year...
Editorial
Intense lobbying over recent months by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) and its member State and Territory LGAs has paid off with...
President’s comment
Each edition we feature the views of a State Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Peter Woods OAM is President,Local...
NSW acknowledges management excellence
The innovative capacity of Local Government to achieve greater efficiency and provide better service delivery to their communities has been acknowledged by the...
Off again, on again Tas amalgamations
A successful Supreme Court action by three Tasmanian Councils, Devonport, Central Highlands and Southern Midlands, has resulted in the postponement of Council elections...
Whistle while you work
As people strive to be more efficient in a competitive work environment they often work longer hours, fret about their performance and forget...
Reducing risks in child care
Every day in Australia, 5,000 children need medical attention, 170 are hospitalised and one dies from largely preventable accidents. People working in childcare...
Traineeships create winners all round
Many Councils actively encourage improved employment opportunities in their communities through promoting local business and investment opportunities. But Victoria's City of Whittlesea has...
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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...
