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In officially opening the 4th National General Assembly of Australian Local Government, Governor General, Sir William Deane, congratulated the Australian Local Government Association on its…

“Local Government is the most accessible democratic institution we have,” said Moira Rayner. “Ordinary people find it quite easy to participate, not just by voting…

While across Lake Burley Griffin the debate on Native Title was charting a rocky course, ALGA delegates at the National Convention Centre got down to…

A snapshop of comments made by Federal Politicians during the Assembly. Acting Prime Minister, Tim Fischer Tim Fischer told delegates the ALGA provides a focus…

Following endorsement at the General Assembly, Councils across Australia have been invited to join a major fundraising initiative that will assist our Australian Olympic Team…

A fundraising initiative, developed by Cairns City Council, is set to spread throughout Australia. The brainchild of Cairns Mayor, Councillor Tom Pyne, who is also…

In opening the recent Annual Session then President, Councillor Noel Bates, said this is the first opportunity, for some time, that a Councillor dominated Municipal…

During this month, Councils from around the nation will meet in Canberra for what has now become known as the ‘Parliament of Local Government’. The…

A property management software system called Property Plus, designed by Brighton City Council in Tasmania, is set to be marketed Australia wide. An agreement between…

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

Penrith City Council has won Best Overall Project in the Heart Foundation’s Healthy Hearts Local Government National Awards. Sponsored by Medibank Private, the annual Awards…

Based at the foothills of the picturesque Dandenong Ranges, the City of Knox has set its sights on becoming Victoria’s premier community. Combining a strong…