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Local Government leaders honoured The 2012 Australia Day honours list recognised a number of Local Government councilors and officers for their achievements and dedication to…

Editorial The introduction of nationally consistent Work Heath and Safety (WH&S) laws is based on the principle that Australian workers are entitled to the same…

Carbon price package – President’s comment In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Councillor Bill…

Sydney is first carbon neutral council The City of Sydney has become the first council in Australia to achieve formal status as carbon neutral as…

Study calls for open minded debate on amalgamations A report calling for more open-minded debate on council amalgamations has been released by a group of…

Are you game to support your community clubs? – The Good Oil by Rod Brown* We are in the middle of a fascinating political play.…

Forum debates future of Metropolitan Councils A local government forum has identified a preferred future for the sector, in which the number of Western Australian…

Mundaring tree program selected as award finalist The Shire of Mundaring’s Tree Canopy and Understorey Program has been selected as a finalist in the ‘Government…

Greater Shepparton moves to attract sustainable businesses Greater Shepparton Council is using an area adjacent to Goulburn Valley Water’s Wastewater Management Facility to attract investment…

National awards to recognise Local Government innovation Councils across Australia will be recognised for their innovative work in supporting local communities at the 2012 National…

Report on council boundaries in Northern Tasmania Launceston City Council has praised a review of Local Government boundaries by a group of Southern Tasmanian councils,…

Advances in Local Government communication Developments that are forcing governments to communicate faster and better than ever before will be the focus of the Government…