President's column
AS CHRISTMAS approaches and we start thinking about family get-togethers and holidays at the coast, it's hard to imagine when there was better time to get behind the wheel of a car.
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Cities framework 'will drive better policies'
THE LIVEABILITY, productivity and progress of 21 of Australia' s most populous cities can now be compared and contrasted for the first time.
Future CDP arrangements up for debate
THE TURNBULL Government will consider simplifying the Community Development Program and giving remote communities more say in how it's run.
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Small towns still lacking professional services
MANY OF THE people who live in Australia's small towns continue to struggle to find doctors, dentists, and psychologists.
Bega Valley Council seeks accord with Rex
THE BEGA VALLEY Shire Council remains hopeful that Rex will reconsider its decision to abandon plans to expand its services into Merimbula.
WA libraries in line for major overhaul
WESTERN AUSTRALIA'S public library system is to be overhauled to better meet evolving community needs.
War of words in Tasmania over water reform report
TASMANIA'S STATE Liberal Government has cited an Infrastructure Australia report to declare that TasWater won't be privatised.
Linda Scott takes the helm at LGNSW
CITY OF Sydney councillor LINDA SCOTT has succeeded Keith Rhoades as President of Local Government NSW.
News in brief
A PARLIAMENTARY committee inquiring into regional development and decentralisation has asked for more time to prepare its final report.
Small towns still lacking professional services
MANY OF THE people who live in Australia's small towns continue to struggle to find doctors, dentists, and psychologists.
Bega Valley Council seeks accord with Rex
THE BEGA VALLEY Shire Council remains hopeful that Rex will reconsider its decision to abandon plans to expand its services into Merimbula.
WA libraries in line for major overhaul
WESTERN AUSTRALIA'S public library system is to be overhauled to better meet evolving community needs.
War of words in Tasmania over water reform report
TASMANIA'S STATE Liberal Government has cited an Infrastructure Australia report to declare that TasWater won't be privatised.
Linda Scott takes the helm at LGNSW
CITY OF Sydney councillor LINDA SCOTT has succeeded Keith Rhoades as President of Local Government NSW.
News in brief
A PARLIAMENTARY committee inquiring into regional development and decentralisation has asked for more time to prepare its final report.
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National Forum on Planning Issues surrounding Online Short-term Holiday Rental Platforms
The Australian Coastal Councils Association is holding a national forum to consider the local government planning issues relating to online short-term holiday rental platforms, such as Airbnb and Stayz. The forum will be held on Tuesday 20 March 2018 in conjunction with the 2018 Australian Coastal Councils Conference at Geelong. It will include the findings of a research study into the issue by Professor Nicole Gurran, the Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at The University of Sydney. The study is aimed at Identifying relevant responses to growth in online short-term holiday rental platforms in terms of local government planning frameworks, rating regimes, regulations and complaint mechanisms. The forum will include presentations on planning responses already adopted by coastal councils and a workshop with input from all participants.
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