President’s comment
Each edition we feature the views of a State Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Ken Pech, President - Western...
Working for a sustainable future
Committed to Local Agenda 21, Mandurah and its surrounds, is the perfect location for a national forum to address the issue of sustainability....
Creating parks for people
Open space, parkland and preservation of precious indigenous species of flora are all important to the Council and residents of Maroochy Shire in...
Library services to meet increased demand
With one of the highest rates of library usage in Queensland, Toowoomba City Council has allocated increased funding to this service to meet...
Charting new waters in Community Services
Local Government Community Services staff and Councillors from across Australia will gather in Sydney in October for the 7th National Conference on Local...
Palmerston develops a cultural focus
After 16 years concentrating on building up the infrastructure necessary to sustain and develop a new and rapidly growing population, Palmerston Town Council...
‘Spirit of Kala’ lives on
To celebrate its centenary, the Shire of Kalamunda has decided to restage a play written by senior citizens seven years ago. Titled, The...
Pedal power goes swimmingly
A partnership between the City of Unley and BikeSouth in South Australia has resulted in an increase in pool and bicycle use. This...
A society for all ages
With 1999 designated as the International Year of Older Persons, the Office of Seniors Interests in Western Australia is calling on Councils to...
Active Australia Resource Kit
For many local Councils there is a great deal of interest in the Active Australia concept and how it might impact upon the...
Aussie Sport
AUSSIE SPORT is one part of Active Australia aimed at achieving quality junior sport and the development of young people through sport. Councils...
Funding for pilot projects
Local Government throughout Australia is an important provider of sport and recreation infrastructure and services to the community. In recognition of Local Government's...
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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...
