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31st May, 2007 Changes to NSW rating regulations are welcomed Changes to NSW rating regulations are welcomed By Staff Writer Regulatory changes related to the separation of land and water for rating purposes will help councils continue to provide essential infrastructure and services for their communities, says the Shires Association of NSW. Announced by Local Government...
29th May, 2007 LGMA and LGA team up to launch job network LGMA and LGA team up to launch job network By Staff Writer A new and job search network has been introduced by the Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA), in partnership with the Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA), to increase community awareness of the job prospects available in South Australian...
18th May, 2007 Time running out for some Queensland councils Time running out for some Queensland councils By Adam Coleman Queensland’s 157 councils will undergo their first sweeping reform in more than a century, unless widespread opposition to the planned forced council mergers halts the process. A seven-member Queensland Local Government Reform Commission, organised...
17th May, 2007 New asset management framework needed for NSW councils New asset management framework needed for NSW councils By Staff Writer A recently released NSW Department of Local Government position paper entitled Asset Management Planning for NSW Local Government, proposes a new asset management framework for NSW councils. The position paper draws on an Independent Inquiry...
15th May, 2007 Quality key to education reform agenda Quality key to education reform agenda By Jane Garcia in Sydney A focus on choice, quality and diversity in schools, vocational and higher education will enhance Australia’s education and skills system, Prime Minister John Howard told the Centre for Independent Studies’ Policymaker’s Forum held...
14th May, 2007 Swansea takes out tidy town title Swansea takes out tidy town title By Adam Coleman The coastal town of Swansea in Tasmania has won the title of Australia’s Tidiest Town for 2007, beating more than 1000 entries at an award ceremony in Melbourne yesterday (May 13). The Keep Australia Beautiful Australian Tidy Towns sustainable communities...
11th May, 2007 Budget boost for Australian film and TV Budget boost for Australian film and TV By Rachael Turk The recent Federal Budget saw a dramatic turn of events for an ailing Australian film and television industry when Communications Minister Helen Coonan and Arts Minister George Brandis announced a $283 million boost through a range of changes,...
11th May, 2007 Queensland centre to tackle skills shortages Queensland centre to tackle skills shortages By Staff Writer A planned Centre for Excellence in Project Management aims to increase the number of skilled project managers available to Queensland's growing building and construction industry. A joint initiative between the Department of Public Works, the Department...
7th May, 2007 NSW cultural councils awarded NSW cultural councils awarded By Adam Coleman Projects focused on aboriginal cultural development, local festivals and cultural plans have dominated the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW - Local Government Cultural Awards. The awards featured 64 nominated projects from 45 councils around NSW. “Councils...
2nd May, 2007 Plan for emergencies says mining disaster mayor Plan for emergencies says mining disaster mayor By Staff Writer The Beaconsfield Mine collapse took the West Tamar council by complete surprise and having an emergency management plan in place was key to the council’s ability to respond to the disaster. That was the message of West Tamar mayor Barry Easther,...

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2007 Australian Government News & Press Releases