Leadership in times of crisis
Michael Langley, a Board Member of the Port Arthur Historical Site Management Authority, provided his views of the pressures on leadership in times...
Community leadership in practice
During a hands on session, representatives from six Councils presented case studies of projects they are undertaking in the area of community leadership....
Newcastle declaration goes to the UN
A draft declaration, prepared in the lead up to Newcastle Council's Pathways to Sustainability International Conference, was presented to a special session of...
Editorial
In just a few weeks, the eyes of the world will turn to Newcastle, Australia. Five years on from the Rio Earth Summit,...
Public Sector Games
In April 1998, Melbourne is to host another major event. The City will host the inaugural Australasian Public Sector Games. The Games will...
Flagging a century of Federation
As we approach the centenary of Federation, the City of Greater Bendigo in Victoria has resurrected the historic Federation Flag, formally adopted as...
Glenelg invents its future
Like many areas, Glenelg Shire in Victoria's south west is still suffering from the economic downturn, particularly in the rural sector. Despite its...
Eating out safely
Recent outbreaks of salmonella and other food contamination in mainland States has focussed attention on Local Government responsibilities in the regulation and monitoring...
Elected representation post amalgamations
In March, 54 of Victoria's 78 Local Government areas elected their first Council. All but one Council have now returned to elected representation...
Australia’s strategic gateway
Hume City Council, located in the northwest region of Melbourne, is promoting itself to potential investors as one of the lowest cost, highest...
Alternative to amalgamating
In 1992 when Tasmania was undergoing a restructure process, as an alternative to amalgamating, Kentish and Latrobe Councils in the northwest of the...
Macedon increases accessibility
While Council amalgamations have enabled cost savings in service delivery a hidden drawback can still exist for residents in some rural Shires. With...
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Award honours trail blazer
South Australian councils and organisations supporting local government are encouraged to nominate women leaders in local government for the 2024 Joy Baluch Award.
The award...
