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  • 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: Back to…

  • 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 and drainage…

  • 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 signing up to…

  • 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, the community…

  • 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 activities you…

  • 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 meet changing…

  • 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 statistician, Brian…

  • 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, developed by…

  • 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 Hawker. Situated…

  • 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. The Great…

  • 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 of the study,…

  • People, places and partnerships

    In his address, President of the Australian Local Government Association, Councillor John Campbell said that the National Assembly’s theme, ‘People, Places and Partnerships’, is very…

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