Editorial
The key attribute of Local Government is 'community', this being the conglomeration of people who reside in a particular area. It is the...
Marion’s new mobile library buzz
Marion Council is ecstatic over its new Mobile Buzz, a massive, psychedelic, 16 metre semi trailer that has been custom built as a...
Safer return to school
Children in the City of Noarlunga travel safer to and from school, thanks to a new road safety scheme. Known as Safe Routes...
Communicate or crumble
"The thing Local Government engineers have not done as well as they might over the past decade is to communicate the asset management...
Toward a sustainable future
One of the world's most exciting conferences, 'Pathways to Sustainability' will be held in the City of Newcastle in 1997 during its bicentenary...
Best practice using the Internet
FOCUS Web Site, http://www.loc-gov-focus.aus.net, promotes Best Practice in Local Government. The Internet is a new means of communicating. FOCUS Web Site, part...
Sense of family crosses all bounds
"Despite our differences in culture, languages, remoteness, size and geography, Local Government in the Territory displays a clear sense of family," said Bob...
Strategies for the future
Working in partnership with LGANT, during 1994 the Department surveyed all Councils. The aim was to ascertain what the industry identified as key...
Enhancing community self management
$1.5 million over the next three years, provided through the Commonwealth's Local Government Development Fund, has lead to the development of the Remote...
Training for remote area staff
As all organisations are only as good as the people operating them, training for staff and elected representatives is vital. To assist staff...
$4m Mall upgrade for Darwin
Darwin's $4 million Mall upgrade follows a period of intense community consultation. After obtaining input from many community groups, organisations and individuals, sketch...
Modern economy for an ancient culture
The Jawoyn people of the Katherine region of the Northern Territory have recently launched their first five year plan. The Plan sets out...
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Hobart plays a key role in groundbreaking missions
Hobart is once again taking a key role in supporting Antarctic activities as the Australian Antarctic season enters it’s early weeks.
Opening on 26 September,...
