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Becoming sustainable
Hornsby Shire Council has led the way in Local Government by developing and implementing a number of comprehensive environmental education and review programs with the…
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Culture in the Bushland Shire
Hornsby Shire – the Bushland Shire – is home to many artistic people and Council is looking to encourage, promote and extend the creative offer…
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A new chapter takes shape in Federal–Local relations
First meeting of the Australian Council of Local Government set for 18 November Invitations have been sent to the Mayor or Shire President at each…
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Editorial: COAG attempts to offset effects of Global financial crisis
The most recent Council of Australian Government (COAG) meeting took place the same week the US congress was grappling with ‘would it or won’t it’…
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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 Mike Gaffney, President of the Local Government…
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National Awards for Local Government category winners
The category winners and those receiving commendations in the ten categories in the 2008 National Awards for Local Government were announced on 3 September. The…
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Vietnam – leadership via Local Government?
I hadn’t realised that Vietnam’s GDP/head was lower than that of China’s. Nor had I appreciated the friendliness and the work ethic of the Vietnamese…
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Roads report backs political focus
Long overdue political focus on community infrastructure funding is backed by a new report into the deterioration of the local road network in Western Australia.…
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Australian Council of Local Government
A statement from the Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, Anthony Albanese. The Rudd Labor Government is committed to engaging in a new nation building…
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National push for women in senior management positions
The Australian Local Government sector has designated 2010 as the Year of Women in Local Government, as a means to celebrate and promote the advancement…
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Councillor profiles
Alderman John Rawnsley, Alice Springs Town Council, Northern Territory Q. How long have you been on Council? General elections were held across the Northern Territory…
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Building the team
NSW LGMA gears up for challenges and changes Meeting in the week following Statewide Local Government elections, and shortly after Nathan Rees became State Premier…
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