News
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Editorial
With the Senate again rejecting the Federal Government’s Wik Legislation, John Howard can now instigate proceedings to resolve this deadlock between the Houses by calling…
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President’s comment
Each edition we feature the views of a State Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Margaret Vigants, President, Local Government Association of…
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Local games win State tourism award
A decision by Laidley Shire to stage its own ‘Laidley Games’ has proved a winner for the rural community, bringing visitors, entertainment, new economic opportunities,…
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Tourist Centre dedicated to ‘our song’
No other country in the world is more readily identified by a single song than is Australia by Waltzing Matilda. Recognised as the unofficial national…
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Sunset concerts unite community
Adesire to provide cultural activity for its community and to raise the profile of an underutilised community resource prompted the City of Cockburn in Western…
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Humane handling of impounded dogs
In an effort to ease the trauma of impoundment for both dogs and dog owners, the City of Armadale has built a new pound which…
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World’s cleanest treated water
A new wastewater treatment plant at Noosa has been cited as a prime example of what can be achieved when Local Government teams up with…
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Regional strategies to cut unemployment
A strategy developed by the Playford, Salisbury and Gawler Councils, under the umbrella of the Northern Adelaide Development Board (NADB), aims to halve unemployment in…
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Barking up the right tree
An increasing number of complaints about barking dogs has been identified by the Dog Management Team at South Australia’s City of Tea Tree Gully as…
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Financial services in the bush
The trend for credit unions to partner with Councils to provide essential financial services in the bush under the CreditCare program has gained momentum with…
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Dog registration online
The City of Charles Sturt in South Australia is piloting a project enabling residents to pay dog registrations via the Internet. A Local Government Association…
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Improving government service
The Commonwealth Government is committed to improving the quality of customer service provided by its Departments, agencies and enterprises, while at the same time ensuring…