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Enhancing quality of life
Northern Territory’s Wagait Shire Council residents are saving money on cost of living expenses and experiencing better quality of life, thanks to the development of…
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9th National Local Roads and Transport Congress in Greater Shepparton
The Australian Local Government Association’s 2008 National Local Roads and Transport Congress was held in Greater Shepparton on 16 and 17 June. Greater Shepparton, situated…
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Shepparton’s Alternative Route
Opened in 1992, Shepparton’s Alternative Route for heavy vehicles was a joint project involving the former City and Shire of Shepparton and VicRoads. Recent traffic…
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Editorial: Quest for sustainability
Speaking at Local Government Managers Australia’s recent International Leading Practices Symposium at the Gold Coast, the City of Melbourne’s Director Sustainability and Regulatory Services, Geoff…
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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 Paul Bell, President of the Local Government…
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Performance survey supports strategic plan
In May, the City of Belmont’s vision as the City of Opportunity was recognised with a national award for Local Governance Leadership. Council was awarded…
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Diamantina steps towards a healthier future
Diamantina Shire Council is encouraging councils to follow its lead and take part in the 10,000 Steps a Day program. 10,000 steps is the recommended…
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Gosford now part of Australian history
The Howard Government’s alleged rorting of the Regional Partnerships Program caught the attention of the nation. And the decision to fund the desilting of Tumby…
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King Island cream of the crop
King Island Council’s innovative waste management project recently took out the overall Gold Award at the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) 2008 Excellence Awards.…
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Waves of change
In opening the Local Government Association of Tasmania’s Annual Conference, Association President Councillor Mike Gaffney said the conference would be an opportunity for delegates to…
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Councillor profiles
Councillor Glenn Docherty, Deputy Mayor, City of Playford, South Australia Q. How long have you been on Council? I was first elected to Council in…
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Queensland’s health themed LGWeek 2008 a timely success
In a change from tradition, LGWeek 2008 was launched midweek on Wednesday 4 June to coincide with the opening of Queensland’s biennial Civic Leader’s Forum.…
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