News
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Town centre renewal
Western Australia is a state renowned for remote holiday destinations, but Bremer Bay, Sire of Jerramungup, somehow stayed out of the limelight until recently. The…
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New roof and floor for Gawler sports
Town of Gawler has been granted $120,000 from the South Australian Government’s Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program as a contribution towards the replacement of…
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Designed to lower cost of living
Rural City of Wangaratta is one of eight regional councils to prepare a research paper on environmentally sustainable design for residential subdivisions in regional Victoria.…
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Bike path for the littlies
Shoalhaven City Council, New South Wales, has opened a new Learn to Ride bike path for Parramatta Park, East Nowra. Mayor, Amanda Findley, was delighted…
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Future directions – By David Power, Coordinator Economic Development, City of Port Phillip
The time has come for economic development and tourism departments to take the lead in the digital space. In order to stay relevant and compete…
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Town Beach project underway
Town Beach, Shire of Broom, Western Australia, is a significant location for locals and visitors, with an important role in recreation, culture and heritage. The…
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Visitor Guide broadens horizons
Planning is now underway for the 2019/20 Carnarvon Gorge, Sapphire Gemfields and Queensland Central Highlands Visitor Guide and Touring Map. The visitor guide replaces the…
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Long distance neighbours make good friends
The Sire of Murrindindi, Victoria, celebrated the opening of MiRA the new Marysville Information + Regional Artspace, on 12 October, almost ten years after the…
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Tackling alcohol and drug issues locally
Burnie City Council has received funding from the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, Australia’s leading organisation committed to preventing and minimising the harm caused by alcohol…
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Conference supports women
The Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) Victorian branch conference was hosted last month by Maroondah City Council in Melbourne’s outer east. The weekend conference…
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The women of Central Desert Regional Council
Local women in local governmentThe Central Desert Regional Council area is in the central southern section of the Northern Territory (NT), lying north of Alice…
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High Achievers – Jo Sangster Chief Executive Officer, Victoria Daly Regional Council
Victoria Daly Regional Council, Northern Territory (NT) employed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in April 2017. Previously, Ms Jo Sangster had worked extensively, first…