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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 Change, Competitiveness,…
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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 Councils spoke…
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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 west coast of Tasmania and…
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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 around $203…
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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 by Councils…
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Holistic approach to asset management
On behalf of its community, Warringah Council owns and operates assets worth in excess of $600 million. Located on Sydney’s North Shore, one of…
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Message from the Minister
The election of the Howard Government in Australia on 2 March 1996 is only the fifth change of national government in Australia since the Second…
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Helping Local Government help business
Regulation at all levels impacts significantly on the ability of business to do business. This is the case, not only with Commonwealth and State Governments,…
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Streetwatch, streetwise
In a first for the Northern Territory, Tennant Creek Town Council has won a National Innovation Award. Winning the National Rural Award and the Community…
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Progressive ‘CARS’
A software package which monitors, records and responds to customer requests, has taken out the overall National Award for Baw Baw Shire Council in Victoria.…
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Model code for residential development
Developed over the past seven years in conjunction with all levels of government, the community and the residential development industry, the Australian Model Code for…
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Training for WA’s new Act in full swing
On 1 July 1996, Local Government in Western Australia commenced a new era under the Local Government Act 1995. The first comprehensive review of the…
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