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DIMA and Local Government join to encourage stronger communities
One of many challenges facing Australia today is the preservation of harmonious and cohesive communities. This challenge is complex but rewarding. For Local Government, its…
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National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group provides unique opportunity
The National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group (NIYLG) is an impressive group of young Aboriginal people comprising Australia’s only national consultative forum for Indigenous youth. The…
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2006 – The challenges ahead
Local Government’s key national policy and lobby group, the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is gearing up for a busy and energetic year as it…
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Editorial
As we start another year, an unfortunate reality of the recent festive season is the fact that some of us did not make it into…
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Hoon hotline targets driving offences
The City of Brimbank, located in western Melbourne, has set up a hoon hotline to assist local residents report reckless driving. Established in April 2005,…
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LGPro’s 2006 Annual Conference tackles the next generation
Future challenges facing Local Government will be the focus of LGPro’s 2006 Annual Conference to be held at Melbourne Park Function Centre from 15–17 February.…
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The troutification of Cressy
By identifying a theme that typifies their town and reflects the community’s fishing village history, Northern Midlands Council has built an identity and pride in…
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Bold initiatives possible despite political torpor
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* The nation is in a political torpor. Labor can’t lay a glove on the Coalition. A recession less 13…
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Mid Murray STEDS take out environmental award
South Australia’s Mid Murray Council has been awarded the Norman Waterhouse Award for Excellence in Environmental Health Management for its innovative Mid Murray River Dwelling…
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Meekatharra’s path to success
Meekatharra Shire Council has joined forces with the Yulella Aboriginal Corporation and the Yugunga-Nya and Ngoonooru Wadjari people to build a 3.6 kilometre walkway to…
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Operation Flinders helping kids at risk
Onkaparinga, located in South Australia, is steering kids at risk in the right direction through an eight day wilderness programs run by Operation Flinders. The…
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2006 Public Relations conference in Sydney
The Local Government Public Relations of Australia (LGPRA) is inviting professionals from all over the nation to its annual conference. The conference theme, ‘A Fine…
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