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Ashburton Shire Council has been commended by the State Government for its service to people with disabilities. The Minister for Disability Services, Paul Omodei, presented…

Roebourne Shire has developed a Management Plan for the historic town of Cossack. Enhancements included in this plan will make it a major tourist attraction.…

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) and Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) have established a joint Working Party to address the issue of self regulation.…

As we move closer to the new millennium, concepts such as ‘reform’, ‘change’ and ‘a vision for the future’ will undoubtedly continue to dominate both…

The 1997 Management Excellence Awards reflect how Councils are becoming fully competitive in the manner they manage and deliver services. These annual Awards are sponsored…

Decent housing is a fundamental social need. In Australia, the free market has been the principal source of housing supply with some of the shortfall…

Work opportunities for people with disabilities will be greatly enhanced following the recent launch of ‘Accessible Workplaces’. Produced by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA)…

According to Bob Seiffert CEO at Manningham City Council in Victoria, with the right training schemes in place Compulsory Competitive Tendering (CCT) should not be…

“With the City’s population doubling in the past 15 years, careful planning is essential,” said Mayor John Smith. “Council has taken a very professional approach…

Bellingen Shire, as Coffs Harbour City Council’s closest southern neighbour, will benefit from the decision to host the 1998 Local Government Association Conference, in that…

Joining Coffs Harbour and Bellingen Shire in hosting delegates and visitors to the 1998 Conference is the Shire of Nambucca. At the southern gateway to…

Until recently, Council was managing a range of Community services and facilities. Since 1995, it has been working with service users and staff introducing an…