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LG leadership in the face of adversity
Crossing the North Queensland coast early on Sunday 20 March, Cyclone Larry extensively damaged private and public property. Many were left homeless, and local businesses…
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Free ABS statistics online
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) produces statistics on economic, social and demographic issues that affect all Australians. As Australia’s official statistical organisation, the ABS…
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Editorial – LGAT releases first Council Cost Index
To assist its Council members in assessing the real costs of operations and delivering services, the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) has recently released…
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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 Lynn Mason, President of the Local Government…
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New Chief Executive for the ALGA
In March, the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) announced that it had appointed Adrian Beresford-Wylie as its Chief Executive. He will take up this post…
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Mount Barker makes the top five
South Australia’s Mount Barker was recently voted the fifth most desirable town in Australia for sea/hills change by The Australian newspaper. Selection was based on…
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Heart Foundation Kellogg Local Government Awards
The Heart Foundation and Kellogg are providing $30,000 and recognition to award initiatives that help create healthy communities. Dr Peter Abernethy, the National Director of…
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Collie just pips Singleton as Australia’s tidiest town
Australia’s premier community based environmental action program, the Australian Tidy Towns Awards 2006, has been won by Collie in Western Australia, making this the third…
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Lowy is more than Westfield and soccer
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* Frank Lowy is best known for his Westfield empire and his role in the rebirth of soccer in Australia.…
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Rockingham lends Telwatta a helping hand
The community of Western Australia’s City of Rockingham has raised $35,000 for the tsunami devastated village of Telwatta in Sri Lanka. Together with a further…
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Councillor Profiles
Councillor Profiles is a regular feature. This month we are featuring two Councillors from the Northern Territory. President Bob Bagnell, Elliott District Community Government Council,…
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Palmerston – a place for people
Roads, Rates and Rubbish aren’t the only Rs covered at the City of Palmerston. Council is also very keen on the fourth R – Relationships.…
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