Lobbying Canberra
Speaking at Queensland's recent Centenary Annual Conference, David Plumridge, President of the Australian Local Government Association, highlighted the important work carried out by...
Internet as a teaching and learning tool
In May 1995, a group of enthusiastic teachers and library staff from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) got together to brainstorm ideas...
Highest quality childcare
At a time when the future of Childcare is under a cloud, due to Federal government funding cuts, Glen Eira Council in Melbourne's...
Managing medical waste safely
In having the responsibility for the disposal of most household and commercial waste generated throughout the country, safe waste disposal is an ongoing...
Planning for a sustainable future
Following amalgamation of five former Councils in 1993, the new Dorset Council in north west Tasmania set about developing a planning strategy. This...
New impetus in north west Victoria
Mildura Rural City Council was established in January 1995 as a result of the amalgamation of the former Mildura City Council and former...
Tourism boom
Located in the warmest region of Victoria and ideally situated to exploit the beauty of the Murray River, and the unique environment of...
Customer focus
Coming from the TAFE sector, Council's Chief Executive Officer, Graeme Davy, sees many parallels between his previous work and his move to Local...
Multi purpose Community Centre
The biggest community infrastructure program in the history of north west Victoria is currently being undertaken by Council with construction of The Alfred...
Sunraysia 2000
Remnants of previous eras in a City's history can leave present day residents with unsightly, dangerous or other planning disasters. These are often...
Pros and cons of SA’s restructure
Late last year, the South Australian Government instigated structural reform for Council boundaries. With an emphasis on Councils working towards voluntary mergers, and...
Editorial
In Melbourne's City of Moreland, Optus vehicles have been impounded and in NSW Councils are threatening to send in teams of workers to...
Winning the preparation game
Burdekin Shire Council is excited to announce the winner of the Mascot Naming Competition, with five-year-old Micah Kemp from St Colman’s Catholic School submitting...
