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A focus on people, places and planning for the future
The diverse needs and expectations of Vincent’s residents and ratepayers are the focus of the Town’s social sustainability programs and initiatives. With an extensive community…
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New faces in Canberra
This month, with Federal Parliament sitting for the first time since the election of the Rudd Government, FOCUS put various questions to the new Minister…
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Editorial: New Ministry brings LG voice to cabinet
Our lead story for this edition provides some insight into the thoughts of the new Federal Minister for Local Government and his counter part from…
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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 Dick Gross, President of the Municipal Association…
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Technology showcase joins Enviro*
Enviro 08 will host the largest exhibition of innovative environmental technologies ever staged in Australia. As Australia’s leading industry and business to business environmentally focused…
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Barn redevelopment provides economic and community benefits
Located in Rosny Park at the heart of Clarence City Council in Tasmania, the Rosny Farm cottage and barn are historically significant. The structures are…
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Creative ways to save water
Last year, Campbelltown City Council in South Australia ran the ‘Creative Ways to Save Water’ competition to promote water saving initiatives in the community. Council…
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Infrastructure – time for local muscle
The Good Oil * by Rod Brown Infrastructure Australia, a statutory advisory council, will be established under Federal legislation this month. Local Government must be…
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Greater Shepparton signs MOU with Lijiang
Located two hours north of Melbourne, Greater Shepparton City Council has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lijiang City in China. Signed late last…
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Councillor Profiles
Mayor Julie Boyd, Mackay City Council, Qld Q. How long have you been on Council? I have spent 16 years in Local Government, 11 of…
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ALGA delegation visits China
By Adrian Beresford-Wylie* A delegation from the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) visited China from 2 to 12 December 2007 as a guest of the…
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Qld Councils call on State to refund lost rates
President of the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ), Councillor Paul Bell, said a failure by the Queensland Government to efficiently administer its land valuation…
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