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LGANT prepares for NT election
In readiness for the possibility that the Northern Territory election could be called as early as May, the General Meeting of the Local Government Association…
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Thamarrurr takes up challenges
On 6 April, Thamarrurr Regional Council hosted a visit by the Prime Minister, John Howard, his third to an Aboriginal community. In his address to…
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Editorial
Massive surpluses and paranoia about Government borrowing may be waning? With May being Budget month, at the time of going to press Peter Costello was…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Mayor Fran Kilgariff, President of the Local Government…
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National Top Tidy Town for Mount Gambier
The City of Mount Gambier has been recognised for its work in environmental practices after Mount Gambier was named Australia’s Tidiest Town for 2005. As…
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A healthy LG lifestyle
The National Heart Foundation and Kellogg are offering $30,000 in awards to assist Local Governments to continue to work towards improving the heart health of…
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Youth help to design Victor Harbor skate park
Young people are zipping around a new skate park in Victor Harbor thanks to the efforts of their Council. Opened in Youth Week in April,…
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Wanting to innovate? Dispense with poisonous managers!
The Good Oil by Rod Brown * Innovation is the latest catch cry – and the Senate is undertaking an enquiry into ‘Pathways to Innovation’.…
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Neighbouring Councils share vision
A shared vision by neighbouring Councils to improve people’s lifestyle was the key message from a recent forum hosted by Western Australia’s City of Bayswater.…
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A taste of Melbourne during National Youth Week
Travellers on Melbourne trams are usually content to look out of the window or read a novel. However, in April commuters were provided with refreshments.…
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Councillor profiles
A regular feature this month featuring two Councillors from South Australia Mayor Ivan Brooks, Mitcham City Council, South Australia Q. Can you tell us about…
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Qld Councils support code of conduct
Queensland Councils have welcomed the Code of Conduct Bill introduced into State Parliament in April by the Local Government, Planning and Environment Minister, Desley Boyle.…
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