By Staff Writer A West Australian council which agreed to amalgamate under the State Government’s reform process has backed out of the deal. Last November, the Shire of Chapman Valley entered…
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Castrilli defends position on local government reform
By Angela Dorizas West Australian Local Government Minister John Castrilli today denied claims that the new local government reform transition process has disregarded submissions made by councils. The WA Local Government Association…
WA councils ‘confused and angry’ over new reform process
By Angela Dorizas The West Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) has demanded consultation with the Minister for Local Government over what it claims is a shift in the State Government’s…
WA councils welcome new planning framework
By Angela Dorizas PERTH: Development contributions towards community infrastructure costs will become more equitable and transparent with the introduction of a new planning framework in Western Australia. Planning Minister John…
WA communities regain control of council elections
By Staff Writer West Australian councils are celebrating a major win, following the passage of legislation to reinstate the first-past-the-post voting (FPTP) system in State Parliament. The WA Local Government Association…
Long-serving councillors receive accolades
By Staff Writer The Western Australia Local Government Association (WALGA) has recognised the long service of two councillors. President of the Shire of Morawa, James Cook, and Mayor of Mosman…
Barnett signals ‘significant’ reform of local government
By Rob O’Brien The number of councils in Western Australia will have to be significantly reduced if real reform of local government is to work, the state’s premier has…
Castrilli begins pitch for public sector reform
By Staff Writer Local Government Minister John Castrilli is hosting a series of community meetings in various regional centres in Western Australia to encourage residents to get involved in the…