New WA Board announced
Western Australian Minister for Local Government, Paul Omodei, recently announced the five members of the new Local Government Advisory Board. Established as a...
Walking for a healthier lifestyle
When the City of Hindmarsh Woodville in Adelaide decided to produce a walking brochure, it consulted those who know the area best -...
Senior services in Happy Valley
Known euphemistically as 'Nappy Valley', due to its high proportion of young families, Happy Valley in South Australia is also very aware of...
Teamwork works in community development
With partnerships between Councils and communities rapidly gaining momentum in the field of community development, Brisbane City Council has taken this idea one...
Small Councils big heart
With a population of just 1,800 Barcaldine Shire in central Queensland has one of Local Government's lowest rate bases. On top of that...
Local Councils win cultural grants
Deniliquin Council, the Town of Port Headland and Maribyrnong City Council are amongst 54 recipients of grants totalling $760,000 under the first round...
Editorial
At its recent National Congress in Canberra the Institute of Municipal Management used the theme 'Sailing the C's of challenge'. Issues covered, including...
New Mayors look at economic development
At a recent breakfast meeting organised by the Employment and Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), new Mayors or Deputy Mayors of five Inner Melbourne...
Devonport’s asset investment strategy
By John Howard* The City of Devonport is typical of provincial Cities in Australia. Devonport is located on the north...
Financial squeeze widens
The Commonwealth Government's recent proposal to withdraw wholesale sales tax exemptions for general purpose vehicles had the potential to cost Councils across Australia...
Capital evaluation project moves ahead
The Standing Committee on Local Government Financial Management is working with a number of Victorian Councils to develop capital evaluation guidelines for use...
Holistic approach to asset management
On behalf of its community, Warringah Council owns and operates assets worth in excess of $600 million. Located on...
Lighting the way to the festive season
The City of Parramatta officially kicked off the festive season by inviting residents to the official lighting of the Christmas tree at Parramatta Square...
