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Parramatta’s location at the demographic centre of Sydney places it in an ideal position to host major events for Sydney and the Greater West. Recognised…

Parramatta Council is keen to substantially increase the number of trees in the City and by the end of this financial year 16,000 new plantings…

When the first European settlers travelled up the Parramatta River looking for more suitable land to grow their crops, they did not anticipate the stress…

“Like other spheres of government, Councils can lead the way in strategic planning and policy direction,” said Lord Mayor Cr Paul Garrard. “But Local Government…

The opening of the Parramatta Heritage Centre in November 1998 has provided a focal point for local residents and visitors to experience Parramatta’s rich history.…

With 28% of residents having internet access, it is not surprising that community surveys have shown that Parramatta residents would prefer to do as much…

The change of format for the 18th Institute of Municipal Management National Congress, held recently in Canberra, was certainly endorsed by delegates. National President, Jon…

The release of the Howard Government’s first Budget in this, its second term, could well be described as ‘the Budget you are having when you…

In each edition, we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Tom Pyne AM, President Local Government Association…

Moonee Valley City Council, representing Victoria, has won the 1999 Australasian Active Learning Management Challenge. This year 82 teams and almost 500 Local Government managers…

Councils across Queensland celebrated Local Government Awareness Week during May. Many Councils used this opportunity to better inform their residents and ratepayers about the work…

Councils in South Australia are at the forefront of moves to create new jobs. Jobs Challenge 98 is a partnership between the State Government and…