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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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Building partnerships with young people
Speaking at the National Assembly Mia Handshin, Youth Advocate and delegate at the Constitutional Convention, urged Councils to see their young people as citizens who…
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Election ’98: major Party policies for LG
Speaking at the recent WAMA Annual Conference, Federal Minister, Alex Somlyay, outlined the Howard Government’s policies in respect to Local Government. He said that, under…

