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Michael Langley, a Board Member of the Port Arthur Historical Site Management Authority, provided his views of the pressures on leadership in times of crisis…

During a hands on session, representatives from six Councils presented case studies of projects they are undertaking in the area of community leadership. An overview…

A draft declaration, prepared in the lead up to Newcastle Council’s Pathways to Sustainability International Conference, was presented to a special session of the United…

In just a few weeks, the eyes of the world will turn to Newcastle, Australia. Five years on from the Rio Earth Summit, Newcastle has…

In April 1998, Melbourne is to host another major event. The City will host the inaugural Australasian Public Sector Games. The Games will bring together…

As we approach the centenary of Federation, the City of Greater Bendigo in Victoria has resurrected the historic Federation Flag, formally adopted as the flag…

Like many areas, Glenelg Shire in Victoria’s south west is still suffering from the economic downturn, particularly in the rural sector. Despite its many attributes,…

Recent outbreaks of salmonella and other food contamination in mainland States has focussed attention on Local Government responsibilities in the regulation and monitoring of food…

In March, 54 of Victoria’s 78 Local Government areas elected their first Council. All but one Council have now returned to elected representation following Statewide…

Hume City Council, located in the northwest region of Melbourne, is promoting itself to potential investors as one of the lowest cost, highest revenue areas…

In 1992 when Tasmania was undergoing a restructure process, as an alternative to amalgamating, Kentish and Latrobe Councils in the northwest of the State received…

While Council amalgamations have enabled cost savings in service delivery a hidden drawback can still exist for residents in some rural Shires. With Councils now…