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Carbon debate ignites Local Government – Councils seizing the new opportunities
Local Government has become one of the key battle grounds in the carbon tax debate with the Federal Government and Opposition making wildly different claims…
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Editorial
Local Government faces some major challenges with the proposed introduction of a carbon tax by the Federal Government. Indeed, it is surprising to learn that…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Mayor Barry Easther, President of the Local Government…
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Conference explores LG’s role in creating thriving neighbourhoods
Local Governments are critical change agents in creating liveable, sustainable communities. They exert influence in planning and are responsible for local service delivery, and so…
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Chinese basketball stars train at Busselton’s GLC
The Chinese National Basketball team visited Busselton recently to participate in an intensive four day training camp at the Geographe Leisure Centre (GLC). The stars…
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Councils celebrate NAIDOC Week
Local Governments across Australia celebrated National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee Week last month. As part of the celebrations in the City of Cockburn,…
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Pitching to Federal Ministers – The Good Oil by Rod Brown*
I’m often asked whether councils should write to Federal Ministers to push a particular project or issue. The answer obviously differs according to the circumstances.…
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Floods and drought – feast and famine
The 67th Annual Conference and AGM for the Murray Darling Association will be held in Dalby, Queensland from 7 to 10 September. Included is the…
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Queensland communities boosted by disaster funding
Queensland communities devastated by cyclones and floods now have greater resources to assist in their recovery and reconstruction efforts, thanks to an initiative inspired by…
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Land swap in Lockyer Valley
In what is believed to be an Australian first, the Lockyer Valley Regional Council has unveiled its master plan to relocate residents from the flood…
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Councillor profiles
This month we feature two councillors from Victoria. Councillor Judy Heather, Moira Shire Council, Victoria Q. Why did you decide to become involved in Local…
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Tackling hoon drivers in West Torrens
West Torrens Council is taking seriously the spate of hoon driving incidents in South Australia by teaching young drivers about the severe ramifications of car…
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