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Sweeping reforms for Local Government in NSW
The New South Wales Government is set to undertake sweeping reforms to what it claims is a struggling Local Government sector. NSW Local Government Minister…
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Editorial
‘Courage in leadership’ was the theme of the recent Municipal Association of Victoria conference in Melbourne. The conference heard from five councils who had shown…
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President’s comment
The Australian Constitution is the principal expression of the laws that make this nation what it is, one of the most admired democracies in the…
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Five councils show their courage
Courage was the theme of the MAV Annual Conference held in October and five Local Governments spoke about differing aspects of strong leadership. Greater Dandenong…
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A shire no more: Busselton is now a city
Courage was the theme of the MAV Annual Conference held in October and five Local Governments spoke about differing aspects of strong leadership. Greater Dandenong…
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Local Government inquiries leave much ‘unfinished business’
Over the past decade numerous state and national inquiries have recommended major changes in the operations of Australian Local Government. But only limited progress has…
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Overseas work and play?
In my experience, the best outcomes in regional and business development result from people clicking with other people. They find others with the same passion…
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Community benefits for resource recovery
Partnering with a community waste reduction and recycling enterprise, Resource Recovery (RR), and using staff from disadvantaged backgrounds, Great Lakes Council is now providing a…
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Double Award for Clare and Gilbert Valleys Lifestyle Centre
The Valleys Lifestyle Centre operated by Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council took out two awards when it won ‘Aquatic Facility Of The Year’ and ‘Lifeguard…
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LGA partnerships get national approval in South Australia
An independent national report has highlighted the success of South Australia’s Local Government Association in taking on reform initiatives with councils and in working in…
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Councillor profiles
This month we will profile two councillors from Queensland. Councillor Deirdre Comerford, Mackay Regional Council, Queensland Q. Why did you become involved in Local Government?…
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West Arnhem Shire Council rejects call to rollback Shire amalgamations
West Arnhem Shire Council has come out against any proposal to dismantle the current Shire model and return to community based Local Government in the…
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