Active in community life
In the remote town of Timber Creek, Lorraine Jones' multiple roles have significance beyond the boundaries of the small community. Lorraine combines work...
So near so far
Located just eight kilometres across the bay from the centre of Darwin, Cox Peninsula is nonetheless in many ways a remote and vulnerable...
Infrastructure program at Nguiu
On Bathurst Island, Nguiu Community Government Council is taking a proactive approach to community infrastructure. It is investing money in facilities, not only...
Gaye Lawrence Territorian of the year
Like many before her, Gaye Lawrence travelled to the Northern Territory from Sydney with the intention of having a short working holiday. ...
The Titjikala story
With the Notice of Approval of the draft Tapatjataka Community Government Scheme in the Northern Territory Gazette in October last year, the story...
Editorial
In last February's Editorial we wrote, '1996 is set to be a very important year for Local Government'. At the time, with the...
Gas bonus for Wagga Wagga
Responding to a changing environment created under National Competition Policy, the City of Wagga Wagga in New South Wales has put its gas...
Promoting regional tourism
With the Sydney Olympics on the horizon, tourism opportunities are expected to expand, particularly in New South Wales. How the tourist dollar is...
Working in partnership
Brimbank City Council is one of only two Victorian Councils to introduce a Mentoring Program. This involves an employee being guided by a...
Ditching back injuries
According to WorkCover NSW, during 1993/94 almost $25 million in compensation was paid for back injuries in the public administration area. More than...
Protecting hearing at Glenorchy
With an outdoor staff of 150, Glenorchy City Council in Tasmania was concerned about the risk of noise induced hearing loss. With workers,...
Contracting made safer
Just who is responsible for workers safety under a system of contracting out, where a number of contractors and subcontractors may be involved,...
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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,...
