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Each edition we feature the views of a State Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Ken Pech JP – President, Western Australian…

Referenda conducted by a number of Tasmanian Councils earlier this year have led to a rethink on the current restructure program. With most polls resulting…

With just over 600 days to go before we reach the Year 2000, organisations everywhere must assess the effect on their operations and systems of…

School students in Queensland have recently been treated to an unusual excursion, viewing the highly innovative Redland Shire Cleveland Sewage Treatment Plant. Redland believes its…

In March 140 delegates met for the biennial Conference and Expo held as part of South Australia’s Local Government Week. The Conference was jointly organised…

Man’s best friend has proven to be an ongoing problem for Councils responsible for dealing with the public nuisance dogs can create. Considerable resources are…

Local Government in the Northern Territory continues to grow in its capacity to provide the services required by residents. There are now 68 local governing…

Elcho Island is 500 kilometres east of Darwin and a world away from the lifestyle of Canberra, so the community was pleased to host a…

The historic signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Northern Territory Government and the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) signifies…

Similar to all other areas in Australia, the Northern Territory is currently developing a set of performance indicators for Councils to measure against and report…

To celebrate 20 years as a Town Council, Tennant Creek is inviting delegates from across Australia to attend a national conference scheduled for 16-17 September.…

A major issue facing Aboriginal communities is the provision of adequate housing. Lifestyle and health factors demand improved housing as a key priority in most…