News
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Reef to range in Ashburton
Spanning an area half the size of Victoria, the Shire of Ashburton, located in the north west of Western Australia offers something for everyone. For…
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Northern exposure to strategic planning
The Shire of East Pilbara is developing a comprehensive Strategic Plan to identify service priorities and direction for the next five years. Consultants are assisting…
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Port Hedland manages rapid growth
The home of BHP interests in the Pilbara, Port Hedland is currently experiencing rapid growth. When BHP announced that it would construct a Hot Briquette…
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The world’s largest Council
In area, East Pilbara is the world’s largest Local Government authority. Stretching from the Indian Ocean to the Northern Territory border, the Shire’s 10,200 residents…
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Cyclone readiness
The largest urban settlement in the Pilbara and in one of the most isolated areas on earth, the Town of Port Hedland is very aware…
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Commendation for Disability Services Plan
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…
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Celebrating our past
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.…
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Editorial
The very nature of our democratic system ensures all spheres of government regularly face their electorate. For Councils, the inevitability of end of term is…
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People oriented City of vitality
Over the next 12 months, Perth is proud to be hosting no less than 12 international events. “In spite of being the most isolated capital…
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National Assembly takes on the big issues
The 4th National General Assembly of Local Government once again will provide a national profile for Local Government as representatives of Councils across the country…
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Redland engineers deliver
Engineers at Redland Shire Council in Queensland have cause to congratulate themselves with two recent significant achievements. Not only did Phil Hennessey, Director of Engineering…
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Fast tracking flood repairs
Flood damage can be a costly and unpredictable burden on Council budgets. Delays in funding to carry out repairs results in a further economic burden…