Enterprise and alternative farming
Farming and manufacturing activities are evident throughout Mitchell Shire, providing a wealth of opportunities for people who live and work in the district....
Meeting the needs of families
With 326 full time placements and 100 carers providing the service, Mitchell Family Day Care is a large and popular part of Council's...
Honbetsu – Mitchell’s sister city
Honbetsu town on Hokkaido in the north of Japan is Mitchell Shire's sister city. This affiliation has seen the development of mutual interest...
Strategies for excellence
Using the theme 'Strategies for Excellence', the South Australian Institute of Municipal Management's Annual Conference was held recently in Adelaide. In a climate...
WA and SA to polls
On Saturday 3 May, voters in Western Australia will elect candidates to fill 873 vacancies across the State's 142 Councils. Transition to a...
Editorial
In a recent address, John Kleem, project consultant for a national benchmarking project, said that benchmarking will always mean different things to different...
Competing Councils
Following extensive consultation, the Western Australian Municipal Association (WAMA), has developed a strategy for implementing the National Competition Policy in Councils across the...
Revamped structure for Mitcham
Mitcham Council is reforming its Committee structure as part of the implementation of this South Australian City's Strategic Plan. The need to further...
Picturesque visitor’s centre
Visitors to Northam, 100 kilometres north east of Perth, will soon have a new Information and Activity Centre to greet them. Construction of...
Rockdale wins Prime Minister’s Award
Rockdale City Council has been awarded the prestigious Prime Minister's Award for the development of its Action Plan in accordance with the Disability...
Democracy returns to Victoria
Elections in Victoria in March saw the return of elected Councillors to 77 of this State's 78 Councils. Melton Shire is the odd...
Stormwater as community resource
Post war development in Australia saw large scale urbanisation. Land being cleared for housing and industry necessitated widespread concrete drainage and sewerage systems....
Scholarship to develop future leaders
Earlier this year, the Committee for Greater Shepparton (C4GS), in partnership with the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), held a forum where more...
