News
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Message from the Minister
This is a timely opportunity for me to cover a number of important issues and various changes impacting on Local Government which have occurred over…
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20 year database helps understand local economies
Hard data on historical trends in local economic activity is now available directly from the internet. The recent release of a new 20 year database…
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Regional partnerships supporting communities
Supporting regional communities in developing solutions to the challenges they face is the core philosophy underlying the Australian Government’s approach to regional development. The Regional…
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Business.gov.au redevelopment
The new and improved business.gov.au was launched by the Minister for Small Business and Tourism, the Hon Fran Bailey MP, on 7 June 2005 at…
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Building capacity of QLD Councils in natural resource management
In recent years, the Australian and State Governments have initiated a substantial program of environmental reforms to provide for sustainable natural resource management (NRM). Initiatives…
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The Wellingtonne Challenge
The people of Wellington, a small town in mid western New South Wales, developed a creative way of tackling the problems of obesity, diabetes and…
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New report
Interactions between feral cats, foxes, native carnivores and rabbits in Australia The success of feral animal control operations aiming to benefit native species can be…
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Skilled Regional Migration programs
Regional Profile – Riverina region, ROO: David Lane Regional Outreach Officer, David Lane, enjoys working with the Riverina business community, raising awareness and understanding of…
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What’s happening nationally to improve Indigenous road safety?
The National Road Safety Strategy 2001–2010 recognises that road safety for Indigenous people is a particular concern. The estimated road death rate for the indigenous…
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Councils and communities gear up for Commonwealth Games
The Melbourne 2006 Queen’s Baton is almost halfway through its epic journey. Beginning in London in March, the world’s longest, most inclusive relay will finish…
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IGA the next steps…
Federal and State Local Government Ministers and the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) have formally agreed to develop an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to put an…
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Editorial – Finding a balance between security and civil rights
The lead story in this edition covers the countdown to Melbourne hosting the Commonwealth Games commencing on 15 March 2006. The Queen’s Baton is well…
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