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  • Island State remembers those lost at sea

    A memorial dedicated to men and women who have lost their lives at sea has been opened at Triabunna on Tasmania’s east coast. The monument…

  • Linking regional planning

    Field work has been completed on a project to help regional organisations link natural resource management and economic development. Greening Australia and the Australian Local…

  • At the forefront of change

    “Warringah Council is very much at the forefront of change in the Sydney Metropolitan area,” said the Mayor, Councillor Sam Danieli. To meet National Competition…

  • Mending legacies of the past

    Ignorant or indifferent practices of the past have left many present day Councils with the problem of redressing the consequences. Warringah is no exception but…

  • Partnerships a winning model

    As the sphere of government closest to the people, Councils are very aware of the advantages of tapping into this great resource, their community. Warringah…

  • Best practice governance

    With increasing emphasis being placed on good governance through accountability and probity requirements, Warringah Council has established a new Governance Unit. “Pressure is on all…

  • Cutting edge for approvals

    In gearing up for increased competition, Council’s Local Approvals Service Unit has embarked on a program to improve its effectiveness and efficiencies. Designed to place…

  • Coastal solution suiting all parties

    ‘A beachfront property would be nice – perhaps Australia’ mused Superman’s adversary as he anticipated the spoils of his evil doing. Australia’s thousands of kilometres…

  • Planning to meet community needs

    After consulting extensively with environment and community groups, Warringah Council realised it needed to come up with something different for its Local Environment Plan (LEP).…

  • IT solution for increased competition

    In preparation for increased competition, Warringah Council has joined forces with Fujitsu Australia Limited in developing a new Local Government system that will empower users…

  • National Heart Awards

    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…

  • Editorial

    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…

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