News
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Multilanguage and hi-tech for the Library
Burwood Library continues to evolve, growing its technology facilities and its multicultural collection. Library users can now enjoy an extensive collection of books and services,…
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Experience the change – experience Burwood
Burwood has changed a lot over the last ten years, turning into a lively business and shopping centre during the day, and a vibrant dining…
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Local Government delivering for communities
On 31 March, Australian Local Government Association President Councillor Geoff Lake addressed the National Press Club, the first time a representative from Local Government has…
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Editorial: climate change and infrastructure
As our planet continues to warm, the effects of climate change are becoming more and more evident. Last month alone saw severe storms in Perth…
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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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Clean Beaches award for Onkaparinga
South Port Noarlunga Beach on the southern fringe of Adelaide in the City of Onkaparinga has been announced as the Overall Winner of the Keep…
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Thumbs up for Armidale
The Federal Minister for Tourism Martin Ferguson has congratulated tourism businesses in Armidale, New South Wales, for achieving one of the highest satisfaction ratings from…
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Federal Department for National Development urgently required
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* Leading demographer Bernard Salt has calmed fears that Australia’s population growth over the next 40 years will significantly impact…
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Barcaldine eagerly awaits arrival of tourist season
Barcaldine Regional Council and its communities are anticipating and welcoming the start to the tourist season as travellers begin to arrive in Western Queensland. “All…
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New President for WALGA
City of Joondalup Mayor Troy Pickard has been elected President of the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) after the outgoing President Councillor Bill Mitchell…
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Summit to provide strategic focus for Local Government
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is hosting the sixth national ‘Future of Local Government (FOLG) Summit’ on 23 and 24 June 2010 at the…
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Councillor Profiles
Councillor Clayton Hawkins, Waratah-Wynyard Council, Tasmania Q. How long have you been on Council? Since October 2009. I was voted in very convincingly in second place…






