News
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Councillor Keith Rhoades, President of the Local Government…
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Discover your strengths at theWomen, Management and Work Conference
Are you looking to further your leadership skills and be inspired by leading Australian women? This year’s Macquarie University’s annual Women, Management and Work Conference…
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Business enhancement with ‘Claremont NOW’
The recent opening of Stage 2 of the Claremont Quarter has delivered new opportunities for the entire business community. To help local businesses grow and…
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Brisbane business Summit draws Branson and Giuliani
Join high profile international keynote speakers, Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Group and Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former Mayor of New York City, along with…
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Hornsby’s octogenarian has no plans to retire
Hornsby Shire’s Subdivision Inspections Engineer John Bryson has reached the amazing milestone of celebrating his 80th birthday while still working full time. John has worked…
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RDA Fund – some angles for consideration
The big topic of interest at present is the Regional Development Australia Fund. The guidelines were released last month for this $1 billion five year…
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New ways of doing business to meet the needs of local communities
The National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA) is the premiere Local Government event bringing together around 700 representatives from Councils across Australia to develop…
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Councillor Profiles
Q. How long have you been on Council? I was first elected to Cairns City Council in 2000 in a four way contest for Division…
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A taste of harmony
With one in four Australian workers coming from overseas, there has never been a more important time to acknowledge and celebrate Australia’s diverse workforce. Recently…
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Seniors on sustainability
Randwick City Council recently launched its first sustainability book, Legacies for a Better World: Seniors on Sustainability, providing tried and tested tips on sustainable living.…
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Bright sparks don’t beat about bush
Councils across Australia are engaging in innovative programs to communicate better, build stronger business and tourism, put on better events, commemorate history, and profile their…
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K-9 KUBE set to revolutionise OH&S
What has been 18 months in development has come to fruition with the official launch of the K-9 KUBE in Swan Hill on 30 March. Australian designed…



