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...
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...
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...
