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  • Community harmony in Ashfield

    Community harmony in Ashfield

    As part of the research undertaken in Phase One of the Community Harmony Project, Dr Amanda Wise and the Centre for Research on Social Inclusion…

  • Charles Sturt Community Centres create independent and skilled communities

    Charles Sturt Community Centres create independent and skilled communities

    By allowing local people to drive service provision in community centres, the City of Charles Sturt has engaged and empowered new residents to settle in…

  • Learning from each other – Local Government networks

    A number of Councils in the Perth region have joined forces to discuss community services issues and grow their lists of contacts. Melville City Council’s…

  • Regions face a triple whammy: 2007–2008 State of the Regions report

    Regions face a triple whammy: 2007–2008 State of the Regions report

    The combined impact of the cost to households from climate change, increasing household debt and the fact that international standard telecommunications – particularly high speed…

  • Editorial: the year in focus

    2007 was dominated by the Federal election, with the mood for change gaining momentum throughout the year. Major challenges including the impact of climate change,…

  • 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…

  • New Federal Ministry

    The Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has announced his new Ministry. The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, and Local Government is Anthony Albanese. This…

  • Casey leads the way in environmental, energy and water initiatives

    As one of Australia’s fastest growing municipalities, the City of Casey in southeast Melbourne has set it sights on becoming a leader in groundbreaking environmental,…

  • Film policy generates economic benefits

    Film policy generates economic benefits

    Lake Daylesford is one of many natural beauties attracting filmmakers to the Hepburn Shire area. Photo courtesy of Dale Callahan. Located in Central Victoria, Hepburn…

  • The Coalition implodes

    The Good Oil * by Rod Brown The tears and retribution continue among the Coalition. The truth of the matter is that the Australian electorate…

  • Economic Development Excellence Awards 2007 announced

    More than 220 people from Local Government Councils, State Governments and Regional Development Agencies across Australia applauded the finalists and the winners of the Economic…

  • Councillor Profiles

    Councillor Le Lam, Mayor, Auburn Council, New South Wales Q. How long have you been on Council? I was first elected to Auburn Council in…

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