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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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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What makes people happy?
As a nation we place enormous faith in the ability of economic growth to make us feel happier. Yet in his Keynote Address at the…
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What the Federal politicians said
Extracts from speeches delivered at the 1998 National General Assembly of Local Government. Senator Ian Macdonald, Federal Minister for Regional Services, Territories and Local Government…
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LG leadership in reconcilitation
Delegates from around Australia attended the Indigenous Issues Briefing staged in Canberra prior to the National General Assembly. The Indigenous Issues Briefing has become an…
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GST uncertainty
President of ALGA, Council John Campbell has called for urgent clarification as to which Local Government activities will be subject to a GST. Work done…
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