News
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Planning uncertainty
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* Four reports produced in December are likely to have a major impact on UK Councils and their communities. They…
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Knox adopts long term financial strategy
Located approximately 25 kilometres southeast of Melbourne’s CBD, Knox City Council recently adopted a long term financial strategy, putting in place a five year plan…
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Editorial – A snapshot of 2006
2006 has seen a number of firsts for Local Government as well as ongoing challenges. The following summarises our opinions on how Local Government continues…
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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 John Rich, President of the Local Government…
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Future directions in case management*
A Decade of Difference: Journeys taken and the Road Ahead is the theme of the 10th National Conference of the Case Management Society of Australia…
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Youth peers enhance living in Holroyd
Fourteen young people from Holroyd City graduated from an innovative project at a Mayoral ceremony in November. The Peer Education Project targets young people aged…
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First mobile skate ramp installed in NT
Located approximately 100 kilometres south of Darwin in the Northern Territory, Coomalie Community Government Council recently installed a mobile skate ramp. Skateramps Australia’s Mobile Fun…
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Youth Groups: tips for getting started and keeping going
*By Karen Coombs *Karen Coombs is the Youth Development Officer at King Island Council. Karen works closely with the King Island Youth Action Group (KIYAG)…
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King Island Youth Action Group
Established in 2001, the King Island Youth Action Group (KIYAG) provides a forum for 12 to 25 year olds to represent the views of King…
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Revitalising our heartland
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* I have just read a compelling report on how America’s heartland can be revitalised. Many of the report’s findings…
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Funding the future
The City of Greater Bendigo is working with the Bendigo Traders Association (BTA) to launch a promotional fund to market businesses in the city centre.…
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Councillor profiles
Councillor Profiles is a regular feature. This month we profile two Councillors from Western Australia. Mayor Patricia Morris, City of Gosnells, Western Australia Q. How…
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