News
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Editorial: Constitutional recognition a high priority
While most Australians have already spent their tax bonus payments, the $42 billion economic stimulus package was only recently ruled constitutional. This followed the failure…
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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 Barry Easther, President of the Local Government…
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New President for LGAT
Mayor of West Tamar Council, Barry Easther, has succeeded in his bid to become the new President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT).…
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Port Augusta uses financial crisis to plan for growth
Located at the head of Spencer Gulf in South Australia, Port Augusta City Council has found a silver lining in the financial crisis. The City…
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Enhancing your environment*
The following is a testimonial from an AK Associates employee, who now uses Ecomist products in her office. “As I walk into my local library…
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Inland Rail – time for proactive capacity building
The Regional Economics Conference in Parkes last month covered some very interesting topics, including the declining population of inland New South Wales. I spoke about…
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The Road to the Future
The tenth National Local Roads and Transport Congress is being held in Mackay from 8 to 10 November. Held in Moree in 2000, the first…
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Councillor Profiles
Councillor Kerry Degrassi, Sorell Council, Tasmania Q. How long have you been on Council? I was elected to Sorell Council in 1996 and I am…
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Regional marketing – time to think outside your comfort zone
Why is regional marketing a good idea? Where should a regional marketing campaign start? Are there champions for regional marketing in your area, and do…
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Clean slate for Melville food premises
Food hygiene in City of Melville food premises has improved since the implementation of the Council’s Clean Slate program just over a year ago. Health…
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Recognising LG’s high achievers
At the 2009 Local Government Managers Australia National Congress in Darwin, Local Government FOCUS invited delegates to nominate individuals or teams from their councils who…
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Making environmental law accessible and understandable*
Knowledge of the law is a valuable skill – but only if you can access it. The Law Handbook and The Environmental Law Handbook put…
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