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Commendation for Disability Services Plan

Ashburton Shire Council has been commended by the State Government for its service to people with disabilities. The Minister for Disability Services,...

Celebrating our past

Roebourne Shire has developed a Management Plan for the historic town of Cossack. Enhancements included in this plan will make it a...

Editorial

The very nature of our democratic system ensures all spheres of government regularly face their electorate. For Councils, the inevitability of end of...

People oriented City of vitality

Over the next 12 months, Perth is proud to be hosting no less than 12 international events. "In spite of being the most...

National Assembly takes on the big issues

The 4th National General Assembly of Local Government once again will provide a national profile for Local Government as representatives of Councils across...

Redland engineers deliver

Engineers at Redland Shire Council in Queensland have cause to congratulate themselves with two recent significant achievements. Not only did Phil Hennessey,...

Fast tracking flood repairs

Flood damage can be a costly and unpredictable burden on Council budgets. Delays in funding to carry out repairs results in a further...

Pocket wetlands produce results

The use of pocket wetlands to reduce pollutants from urban run off was the topic of the 'Best Paper' presented at the recent...

Putting the customer first

Throughout the public sector, an increased emphasis is being placed on customer service and marketing. To ensure these vital elements are included in...

Combining the best of the old and new

Recently amalgamated City of Charles Sturt in South Australia is meeting the increasing demands on Local Government with the construction of a new,...

Cutting edge market research

Gosnells City Council is committed to being at the leading edge of Local Government in Australia. Its recent restructure aims for a more...

Value for money at Fremantle

Changes to the Local Government Act, and the impending introduction of National Competition Policy, has led Fremantle City Council to develop a single...

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Drought for the Coorong

Coorong District Council’s Mayor has stated that it is time to acknowledge that the driest season ever on record in the Coorong district is...