News
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Employer of First Choice
Hume City Council aspires to be an Employer of First Choice. Hume CEO, Darrell Treloar said Council’s commitment to staff is evidenced by the many…
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Broadmeadows Transit City Masterplan
A key strategy in building a better future for Hume City has been the development of the Broadmeadows Transit City Masterpan following extensive consultation with…
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Expanding broadband vital for all Australia’s regions
The 2005–06 State of the Regions Report has concluded that expanding broadband access in regional Australia will significantly boost regions. The 2005–06 report was released…
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Editorial – A snapshot of 2005
2005 has been another challenging year for Local Government. The following highlights our opinion on how Local Government has continued to raise the bar. January…
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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 Genia McCaffery, President of the Local Government…
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Cook uncovers the Cape
Cook Shire comprises of over 115,000 square kilometres, making it the largest Council in Queensland and one of the largest in Australia. Accessing the majority…
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Federal issues becoming less woolly*
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* About five years ago I wrote in this column that all three Federal parties were like kittens playing with…
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TripStop is a winner
TripStop would like to congratulate Mornington Peninsula Shire for using TripStop in its Pathlink project. TripStop is a cross shaped device that is encased in…
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Mornington Peninsula’s 77 km Pathlinks takes out national award
An innovative Pathlinks Program set up by Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula Shire provides access to 77km of new trails and pathways for 42 different communities. It…
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Councillor profile
A regular feature, this month we present two Councillors from South Australia. Mayor Margaret McLean Evans, The Berri Barmera Council, South Australia Q. How long…
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New guide for Ballina
The Ballina Coast and Hinterland Visitor Guide is a high quality, fresh, vibrant, modern and easy to read publication promoting the Ballina Coast and Hinterland.…
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No counselling needed for long term Council couple
Councillors Mary and Dale Langford have served 12 consecutive years together at Belyando Shire Council in Queensland. Now married for 38 years, Dale joined Council…





