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ACT Government Directory

The Directory provides a guide to key people, organisations, functions undertaken and services delivered in the ACT Government.

Adelaide Hills Council

The Adelaide Hills Council area is located to the east of metropolitan Adelaide.

Albury City NSW

Albury is a strategic hub for commerce, retail, transport, health and education and has a strong tradition of regional leadership.

Alexandrina Council

The Alexandrina Council region has so much to offer with a wide range of quality attractions from great sandy beaches to world class wine regions.

Ali Curung Council Association Inc.

The Ali Curung community population is approximately 500 aboriginal people located 390 kilometres north of Alice Springs.

Alice Springs Town Council

Alice Springs lies almost in the geographical centre of the immense Australian landmass, some 1500 kilometres from the nearest major city.

Angurugu Community Government Council

Angurugu Community Government Council governs the area that is a circle with radius of 2 kilometre where the tank in the centre of town is the centre point.

Anmatjere Community Government Council

The Anmatjere region is centered around the town of Ti Tree nearly two hundred kilometres north of Alice Springs.

Aputula Community Housing Association Limited

Aputula is a community of approximately 250 people located within traditional Eastern PY Land in the Northern Territory.

Ararat is an ideal base for exploring the region’s many natural attractions. Ararat is also the gateway to the Grampians Wine Region. Enjoy the regions finest foods at the variety of cafes, restaurants and produce stores dotted along the route. The c

Areyonga Community Inc.

When travelling past the Macdonnell ranges west of Alice Springs, clear, flat scrubby plains go for miles until canyons appear to the opening of Areyonga.

Arltarlpilta Community Government Council

Arltarlpilta Community is located at Atitjere (Harts Range) 215km from Alice Springs by road.

Aurukun Shire Council

Aurukun is situated in the Western Region of Cape York.

Australian Local Government Association

The Australian Local Government Association is the national voice of local government, representing 673 councils across the country.

Banana Shire Council

Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia.

Barkly Shire Council

The Barkly Shire Council came into existence on 1st July , 2008 following a reform of local government undertaken in the previous year resulting in the creation of eight new shire councils

Barossa Council

The Barossa Council website provides information about the range of services and programs provided by Council.

Baulkham Hills Shire Council

Baulkham Hills Shire occupies an area of 380 square kilometres stretching from Oatlands in the south, to Wisemans Ferry in the north.

Baw Baw Shire Council

Baw Baw Shire provides an array of attractions, services and facilities to residents and visitors alike.

Beaudesert Shire Council - A Region Of Many Colours

Beaudesert Shire offers visitors the chance to discover rugged mountain and spectacular rainforest just one hour’s drive from Brisbane or the Gold Coast.

Belyuen Community Government Council

Belyuen Community Government Council is a Northern Territory Local Government body.

Benalla Rural City

The productive and beautiful rural landscapes of Benalla Rural City surround the township of Benalla.

Berri Barmera Council - Riverland, South Australia

The Berri Barmera Council is centrally located in South Australia's Riverland and is the region's contact area for Government services.

Blue Mountains City Council

The Blue Mountains City Council is based in Katoomba, New South Wales.

Boonah Shire Council

Boonah Shire is only one hour's drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The Shire offers a unique rural lifestyle for its residents with all the amenities you would expect.

Borough of Queenscliffe

The Borough is located at the eastern tip of the Bellarine Peninsula and forms one side of Port Phillip Heads.

Borroloola Community Government Council

The Borroloola Community Government Council is situated adjacent to the Town of Borroloola in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Break O'Day Council

The Break O'Day area is located on Tasmanian's pristine East Coast.

Brighton Council

Brighton Council provides a wide range of services to the community.

Bundaberg City Council

Bundaberg, in the the Wide Bay Region, has become one of Queensland's most modern and progressive cities.

Burnett Shire Council

Burnett Shire surrounds Bundaberg and extends from Baffle Creek in the north to Theodolite Creek in the south.

Burnie City Council

The City of Burnie, in Tasmania's North West, occupies a unique position as a major port and regional city on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Caboolture Shire Council

Caboolture Shire is nestled between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.

Cambooya Shire Council: Great Rural Living on the Outskirts of Toowoomba

Cambooya Shire is located on the eastern Darling Downs in Queensland.

Campbelltown City Council

Campbelltown City is a significant regional centre offering opportunity and lifestyle.

Central Coast Council

Tasmania's Central Coast, where town and country overlap.

Central Highlands Council

Central Highlands. Enjoy historic buildings and friendly towns including Bothwell, Hamilton, Gretna and Ellendale to name a few.

Central Tablelands Water

Central Tablelands Water is a water supply authority constituted under NSW Local Government legislation.

Circular Head Council

Circular Head Council - Far North-West Tasmania. Population 8,500. The area has rich agriculture and aquaculture.

City of Albany

The City of Albany is one of Western Australia's leading local governments.

City of Ballarat

The City of Ballarat is one of Australia’s largest inland cities and the third largest city in Victoria with a population of approximately 65,000 people.

City of Cockburn

Cockburn is one of the major Coastal Cities found in the state of Western Australia.

City of Geraldton

Situated on the heart of the Batavia Coast, Geraldton offers a near-perfect lifestyle year-round.

City of Greater Bendigo

The City of Greater Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest and most progressive regional municipalities with a population of over 94,600 people.

City Of Greater Geelong

The City of Greater Geelong is the local government authority providing services and facilities to over 190,000 residents.

City of Greater Shepparton

The City of Greater Shepparton is synonymous with great food, wine, waterways and weather.

City of Mandurah

Approximately 74kms south of Perth, Mandurah is blessed with a unique blend of coast, bushland, industry and inner-city living.

City of Murray Bridge

The City of Murray Bridge is situated 80km east of Adelaide, South Australia.

City of Port Adelaide Enfield

The Port Adelaide Enfield council is known for heritage buildings, historical sites, semaphore township, unique eating out cafes and restaurants.

City of Port Lincoln

Port Lincoln is a thriving City where residents and visitors enjoy a clean, safe and unique location.

City of Rockingham

The City of Rockingham is located 47 kilometres south/west of Perth.

City of Victor Harbor

The township of Victor Harbor has long been a favoured holiday destination. Situated 80km south of Adelaide with a southern ocean frontage.

City of Wyndham

The City of Wyndham for tourist attractions such as the Werribee Park Mansion, Victoria’s Open Range Zoo and the State Equestrian Centre.

Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council

Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council is located 150 kilometres from Adelaide and is in a prime wine growing district.

Clarence City Council

The City of Clarence, with a population of 50,000 people, is located on the eastern shore of the River Derwent, Tasmania.

Clifton Shire Council

Positioned on the eastern side of Queensland's Darling Downs, Clifton is secluded yet within easy reach of important centres.

Cobar Shire - Outback NSW

Cobar Shire is situated in the centre of New South Wales at the crossroads of the Barrier Highway and the Kidman Way.

Colac Otway Shire

Our Shire is located within two hours west of Melbourne and renowned for its magnificent southern coastline.

Coomalie Community Government Council

Coomalie Community Government Council is a Northern Territory Local Government body.

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council is based in the country town of Cooma, New South Wales.

Coorong District Council

The Coorong District Council comprises 8,836 square kilometres of mainly rural land and other smaller settlements.

Corangamite Shire

Lying in the heart of Victoria's South West, Corangamite is primarily a farming area, producing milk, wool, beef, fat lamb and grain.

Council Connect

Online access to Tasmanian council: services, municipal information, business resources, jobs, tenders, payments & balances and news.

Cox Peninsula Community Government Council

The Cox Peninsula is a short ferry ride from Darwin and is administered by the Cox Peninsula Community Government Council.

Daguragu Community Government Council

The Daguragu Community Government Council provides municipal and other services to the township, Kalkaringi and to Daguragu.

Dalby Town Council

Dalby is situated 2 ½ hours drive to Brisbane, 1 hour to Toowoomba and 3 hours to Gold and Sunshine Coasts.

Darwin City Council

Darwin is the main service centre for mining, offshore oil and gas production, pastoralism, tourism and tropical horticulture.

Derwent Valley Council

The Derwent Valley Municipal area is characterised by its ever growing rural townships, green hills and river valley environment.

Devonport City Council

The City of Devonport is located on the Mersey River in the heart of the beautiful North West Coast of Tasmania.

District Council of Barunga West

The Council area covers an area in the northern parts of Yorke Peninsula.

District Council of Cleve

The District Council of Cleve includes the townships of Cleve and Arno Bay, plus the communities of Darke Peak, Rudall, Verran and Wharminda.

District Council of Coober Pedy - Opal Capital of the World

Coober Pedy is an opal mining town located in the harsh Outback of South Australia, some 850 kilometres north of Adelaide.

District Council of Elliston

The District Council of Elliston has a vision to be a positive and vibrant area through development of economic opportunities and community identity.

District Council of Franklin Harbour

The District Council of Franklin Harbour is located in the Town of Cowell.

District Council of Grant

The District Council of Grant is South Australia's most southerly Council and surrounds the city of Mount Gambier.

District Council of Kimba - Making the Difference

The District Council of Kimba is located in the North Eastern portion of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.

District Council of Le Hunte

The District Council of Le Hunte is located on central Eyre Peninsula, South Australia.

District Council of Loxton Waikerie - Influencing Today … Shaping Tomorrow

Loxton was initially a farming and grazing area now it is now a thriving irrigation town with a War Service Land Settlement irrigation.

District Council of Mallala

The District Council of Mallala area extends in a narrow corridor along the eastern shore of Gulf St Vincent.

District Council of Mount Barker

Welcome to the District of Mount Barker, charaterised by picturesque countryside, bustling townships and sleepy hamlets.

District Council of Mount Remarkable

The District Council of Mount Remarkable is located in South Australia's Southern Flinders Ranges.

District Council of Orroroo Carrieton

The Orroroo-Carrieton is a region rich in towns which speak of life in support of the bold farming, pastoral and mining, endeavours of the 19th century.

District Council of Peterborough

The District Council of Peterborough will be recognised as an area with a strong community focus and an expanding economic base.

District Council of Streaky Bay

The District Council of Streaky Bay and surrounding districts is situated on the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia.

District Council of the Copper Coast

The Copper Coast is famous for having some of South Australia's best holiday beaches.

District Council of Tumby Bay

Tumby Bay and Port Neill are attractive towns and are well equipped with excellent services and accommodation facilities.

District Council of Yankalilla

The District Council of Yankalilla is situated an hour south of Adelaide within the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula.

District Council of Yorke Peninsula

Rugged coastal cliffs, sweeping sandy beaches and a rich seafaring history make Yorke Peninsula a great tourist destination.

Dorset Council

Dorset Council services the North East of Tasmania including the towns of Scottsdale, Bridport, Branxholm and Derby.

Douglas Shire Council

The Douglas Shire is a small rural region on the coastline of North East Australia.

Dungog Shire Council

Dungog Shire is in the Hunter Region of NSW and is renowned for its forests, mountains and picturesque river villages.

Emerald Shire Council

The Emerald Shire is a modern and comfortable place to live, invest or visit.

Eurobodalla Shire Council

Eurobodalla Shire Council serves a thriving community of 35,000 people on one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Australia.

Fitzroy Shire Council

The Fitzroy Shire, named after the mighty Fitzroy River that runs through the length of our boundaries, is situated in Central Queensland on the Tropic of Capricorn.

Flinders Council

The Flinders municipality covers 4 Bass Strait islands near north-eastern tip of Tasmania: the Furneaux, Kent, Hogan and Curtis Groups.

Flinders Ranges Council

The Flinders Ranges Council covers an area from Mount Brown Creek in the South to Arkaba in the North, a distance in excess of 100 kilometres.

Galiwin'ku Community Incorporated

The community of Galiwin'ku is located on the southern end of Elcho Island in North East Arnhemland in the NT.

Gannawarra Shire Council

The Gannawarra Shire is located in the Loddon Murray region in the state of Victoria, Australia.

Gapuwiyak Community Inc

Gapuwiyak is located approximately 150 km west/southwest of the mining town of Nhulunbuy in the Northern Territory.

George Town Council

The George Town municipal area is located in northern Tasmania, bounded by Bass Strait and the Tamar River.

Glamorgan Spring Bay Council

Glamorgan Spring Bay Council encompasses towns along the beautiful east coast of Tasmania, Australia.

Glenelg Shire

The Glenelg Shire is nestled in Victoria’s south west corner, featuring an area rich in history and diverse in landscape.

Glenorchy City Council

The City of Glenorchy exists to represent the local community and ensure that quality services are provided to meet present and future needs.

Gloucester Shire Council

Gloucester Shire Council is located in the northern extremities of the Hunter region.

Golden Plains Shire

Rolling green hills, golden fields of canola and wheat, rugged bush landscapes and rocky plains span the Shire.

Goulburn Mulwaree Council

Goulburn is strategically located to provide a unique blend of City facilities and a country lifestyle.

Greater Taree City Council

Greater Taree is part of the Hunter Region and is the gateway to the North Coast of NSW.

Griffith City Council

The thriving City of Griffith is the regional centre of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area.

Herberton Shire Council

Herberton Shire is situated on the Atherton Tablelands about 105km southwest of Cairns.

Hervey Bay City Council

Hervey Bay is a dynamic coastal urban centre approximately 300 kilometres north of Brisbane.

Hobart City Council

The City of Hobart nestles between majestic Mt Wellington and the Derwent Estuary on one of the world’s great deepwater ports.

Hume City Council

Welcome to Hume City, located just 20 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne and bordering rural Victoria, Australia.

Huon Valley Council

The Huon Valley Council covers 5497sq. kms. and is the southern most local government area in Australia.

Jabiru Town Council

The unique township of Jabiru is situated in the middle of Kakadu – a National Park of world heritage status.

Jilkminggan Community Government Council

The Jilkminggan Community is situated on the riverbanks of the famous Roper River, 130 kms South East of Katherine.

Jondaryan Shire Council: Jondaryan Shire… The Perfect Place To Grow

Jondaryan Shire is located on the eastern Darling Downs in Queensland.

Kangaroo Island Council - First Settlement in South Australia

Kangaroo Island is Australia's third largest island located off the coast of mainland South Australia and offers great lifestyle opportunities.

Katherine Town Council

The Municipality of Katherine covers an area of 528 square kilometres and is located on the beautiful Katherine River in the NT.

Kentish Council

The Kentish municipal area includes the major towns of Sheffield, Railton and Wilmot.

Kilkivan Shire Council: The Eastern and Northern Gateways of the South Burnett

Kilkivan Shire is the eastern and northern gateway of the South Burnett region of Queensland.

King Island Council

At the western entrance to Bass Strait lies an idylic place known as King Island.

Kingaroy Shire Council: The Peanut Capital and Regional Centre of the South Burnett

Kingaroy Shire is the regional capital of the South Burnett region of Queensland and is located north-west of Brisbane and north of Toowoomba. We share borders with the Shires of Nanango, Wondai, Wambo and Chinchilla and cover an area of 2,422 sq. km

Kingborough Council

The Municipality of Kingborough is situated 10 kms south of Hobart, the capital city of the state of Tasmania.

Kingston District Council

Located on the South East coast of South Australia, Kingston District Council governs popular seaside townships of Kingston SE and Cape Jaffa.

Kunbarllanjnja Community Government Council

Kunbarllanjnja (Oenpelli) is located 320 km east of Darwin at the western edge of the Arnhem Land Reserve. Kunbarllanjnja is located on a small ridge between coastal black soil plains, marshes and the Arnhemland Escarpment.

Laidley Shire Council

Laidley is a rural shire located 85 kms west of Brisbane. Modern urban amenities combine with a natural rural environment to make our shire the essence of the Lockyer Valley.

Lajamanu Community Government Council

Lajamanu has a population of one thousand people and is situated around 557 kilometres from Katherine and Darwin is approximately 890 kilometres.

Latrobe Council

The Latrobe Municipality in Tasmania includes the townships of Latrobe and Port Sorell.

Launceston City Council

The Launceston Municipal area is a regional centre for retail, commerce, health, education, recreation and cultural facilities and tourism.

Light Regional Council

The Light Region is a progressive Council comprising of the townships of Freeling, Kapunda, Greenock, Roseworthy and Wasleys.

Lithgow City Council

Nestled in a valley in the Blue Mountains, the Lithgow Local Government Area covers an area of 3500sqkm.

Liverpool Plains Shire Council

Quirindi is the hub of the Liverpool Plains Shire Council, 354 km north of Sydney and 63 km south-west of Tamworth.

Livingstone Shire Council

Livingstone Shire is in Central Queensland, and occupies the coastal peninsula between the Fitzroy River and Broadsound.

Local Adaptation Pathways Program

Local Adaptation Pathways Program provides around $2m in funding to help local government build their capacity to respond to the likely impacts of climate change.

Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA)

Councils are part of our system of government and work together through the Local Government Association.

Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT)

The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) is the voice of local government to other governments, interested stakeholders and the wider community.

Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT)

The Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) is a peak organisation representing the interests of Local Government.

Local Government Victoria

Local Government Victoria works cooperatively with local councils to ensure that Victorians enjoy responsive local government services.

Ltyentye Apurte Community Government Council

Ltyentye Apurte Community, also known as Santa Teresa, is located 80km South-east of Alice Springs.

Mackay City Council

Mackay is situated at the mouth of the Pioneer River, 400 kilometres north of the Tropic of Capricorn.

MACROC - Macarthur Regional Organisation of Councils

MACROC envisions Macarthur to be a safe and prosperous region with an environment conducive to learning, investment and jobs.

Maitland City Council

Maitland is the focus of a diversity of economic activities including agriculture, tourism, mining, manufacturing, transport and construction.

Maningrida Council Incorporated

Maningrida is located 500km east of Darwin and 300km north east of Jabiru.

Marngarr Community Government Council

The Marngarr Community Government Area comprises the wards being all those parcels of land on the Gove Peninsula.

Maroochy Shire Council

Situated in the heart of south-east Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Maroochy Shire is located approximately 100 km north of Brisbane.

Mataranka Community Government

The Mataranka community government area is around the Town of Mataranka in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Meander Valley Council

Meander Valley is a large and diverse area in Northern Tasmania.

Merredin Shire Council - Heart of the Wheatbelt

Merredin is the largest regional centre in the Central Eastern Wheatbelt, located 285km east of Perth.

Mid Murray Council

The Mid Murray Council area comprises land within regions generally known as the eastern slopes of the Mount Lofty Ranges.

Mildura Rural City Council

Mildura is a vibrant and growing regional centre on the banks of the Murray River in north western Victoria.

Milingimbi Community Council

Approximately 500km east of Darwin and 250km west of Nhulunbuy, Milingimbi is situated on an island half a kilometre off the mainland and forms part of the Crocodile Island Group.

Minjilang Community Incorporated

Minjilang is an Aboriginal island community located 230 kms north east of Darwin in west Arnhemland.

Mitchell Shire Council

The Mitchell Shire is located less than one hour north of Melbourne in the heart of Victoria.

Monto Shire Council

The Shire of Monto in the North Burnett is situated in the Central Queensland hinterland.

Moree Plains Shire Council

The Shire of Moree Plains is known as the Spa Capital of Australia.

Mount Isa City Council

Capital of North-West Queensland, Mount Isa is also Australia’s rodeo capital.

Municipal Association of Victoria

The Municipal Association of Victoria is the peak representative and lobbying body for Victoria's 79 councils.

Murgon Shire Council

Murgon Shire is an integral part of the exciting South Burnett region of Queensland.

Nambucca Shire Council

Nambucca Shire is a small rural coastal Council located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.

Nanango Shire Council: Gateway to the Bunya Mountains and then South Burnett

Nanango Shire is the eastern gateway to the South Burnett region of Queensland.

Nauiyu Nambiyu Community Government Council

Nauiyu is a small community nestled on the banks of the Daly River, arguably one of the best sport fishing rivers in Australia.

Newcastle City Council

As Australia’s sixth largest city, Newcastle offers all the benefits and amenities of a large city but with all the friendliness of a regional town.

Nganmarriyanga Community Inc.

Nganmarriyanga is a fast growing community of almost 500 people. In the Dry it takes about five hours to drive to Darwin.

Noosa Council

Noosans are blessed to live in one of the last bastions of natural beauty, with skies unsmogged, traffic unclogged and river unpolluted.

Norfolk Island Adminstration

Norfolk Island is a self governing Australian Territory situated in the South Pacific approximately 1600km north-east of Sydney 900 km north-east of Lord Howe Island and 1100km north-west of Auckland.

Northern Areas Council

The Northern Areas Council is located in an area about 200km north of Adelaide and 60 km east of Port Pirie.

Northern Grampians Shire

The Northern Grampians Shire headquarters in Stawell is 2.50 travel time in hours from Melbourne.

Northern Midlands Council

Northern Midlands Council is renowned for its historic towns of Campbell Town, Cressy, Evandale, Longford, Perth and Ross.

NSW Department of Local Government

NSW DLG encourages, assist and promote excellence in the operation of the Local Government sector.

Ntaria Council (Hermannsburg) Inc.

The Ntaria Council Inc. is dedicated to offering the best services to the community.

Numbulwar Numburindi Community Government Council

Numbulwar has a population of around 1200 people and is located in East Arnhem Land in the Gulf of Carpenteria.

Nyirranggulung Mardrulk Ngadberre Regional Council

Under the NMNRC Scheme there are seven Communities that make up the Regional Council.

Orange City Council

Orange was the home to Australia's first payable gold discovery at Ophir in 1851.

Outback Communities Authority

The Outback Communities Authority (OCA) was established on 1 July 2010, replacing the Outback Areas Community Development Trust as the management and governance authority for the outback.

Palmerston City Council

The City of Palmerston is 21km south of the Territory's capital, Darwin, and has attracted many young families.

Peppimenarti Community Council

Peppimenarti Community Council is a Northern Territory Local Government body.

Pine Creek Community Council

Pine Creek is situated 220 km south of Darwin and 90km north of Katherine at the junction of the Stuart and Kakadu Highways in Australia's Northern Territory.

Pine Rivers Shire Council

Popular for its natural environment, relaxed family lifestyle and proximity to the State's capital, Brisbane, Pine Rivers is thriving.

Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council

Two groups of Aboriginal people live in Pormpuraaw - the Thaayorre people and the Mungkan.

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

Hastings covers an area of 3693 square kilometres and is located 420 kilometres north of Sydney and 510 kilometres south of Brisbane.

Port Pirie Regional Council

The Port Pirie Regional Council region nestles between the sheltered waters of the Spencer Gulf and the magnificent Southern Flinders Ranges.

Redcliffe City Council

The City of Redcliffe is located 35 minutes north of Queensland’s capital city.

Regional Council of Goyder

The Regional Council of Goyder area is renowned for its wool, wheat, heritage and tourism.

Renmark Paringa Council

The Renmark Paringa Council is nestled on the banks of the Murray River, near the SA-VIC border.

Richmond Shire - Heart of the Ancient Inland Sea

The town of Richmond, situated half-way between Townsville and Mt Isa, is recognised as being one of the most attractive outback towns in Queensland.

Rosalie Shire Council

Rosalie Shire is the bridge between the Darling Downs and South Burnett regions of Queensland.

Shellharbour City Council

Shellharbour is a City of about 60,000 people, located approximately 100 kilometres from the centre of Sydney.

Shire of Boddington

Nestled on the banks of the Hotham River is the township of Boddington.

Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes

Located literally in the centre of the South-West, you are close to forests and National Parks, wineries, heritage walks and trails.

Shire of Broomehill

The Murchison Council serves 29 stations and a population up to 160.

Shire of Bruce Rock

The Shire of Bruce Rock and its townsite are situated in the heart of the Wheatbelt, 254km east of Perth.

Shire of Carnamah - Carnamah & Eneabba

The historically rich farming town of Carnamah has a great emphasis on tourism with the Painted Roads Initiative being a major attraction.

Shire of Chapman Valley

The Shire of Chapman Valley is located northeast of Geraldton in the Mid West of Western Australia.

Shire of Chittering

Chittering can be found nestled in the foothills less than an hour's drive north of Perth, Western Australia.

Shire of Collie

Collie is strategically and conveniently located only 60 kilometres from the regional Port City of Bunbury and 200 kilometres from Perth.

Shire of Coolgardie

Coolgardie is located 558 kilometres east of Perth (the Capital City of Western Australia).

Shire of Coorow

The Shire of Coorow consists of several town-sites including Leeman and Green Head, Coastal Town-sites.

Shire of Corrigin

Located 235km south-east of Perth, Corrigin is predominantly a farming community with cropping and sheep its main industries.

Shire of Cuballing

Cuballing is situated 192km south-east of Perth.

Shire of Dalwallinu

The Shire of Dalwallinu covers an area of 7,187 square kilometres in the Midlands region of Western Australia.

Shire of Dandaragan

The Shire of Dandaragan offers the best of both worlds - the bush and the beach. Plus it's all within your reach.

Shire of Denmark

The Shire of Denmark has a population of approximately 5,000 and is located on the south coast of Western Australia.

Shire of Dowerin

The Shire of Dowerin has an area of some 1863 square kilometres.

Shire of Dundas

Norseman, being the major town in the Shire of Dundas, is situated 726 km from Perth.

Shire of Exmouth

The Shire of Exmouth is an area of 6,261 square kilometres situated on the tip of the North West Cape in Western Australia.

Shire of Gingin

The Shire of Gingin includes the inland town and administrative centre of Gingin and extensive tracts of National Parks and Reserves.

Shire of Gnowangerup

The Shire of Gnowangerup is situated in the Great Southern area, 354 kilometres from Perth and 140 kilometres from Albany via the Chester Pass Road.

Shire of Greenough

The Shire of Greenough surrounds the City and Port of Geraldton in the Midwest region of Western Australia.

Shire of Irwin

Just 3 ½ hours north of Perth by car lies Western Australia's Mid West region and the twin towns of Dongara and Port Denison.

Shire of Jerramungup

Located 440 kilometres south–east of Perth, the Shire of Jerramungup is the western gateway to the world famous Fitzgerald River National Park.

Shire of Katanning

The Shire of Katanning is centrally located in the 'heart' of the Great Southern.

Shire of Kent

The Shire of Kent covers an area in excess of 6,500 square kilometres, and is predominantly an agricultural area.

Shire of Kojonup

The Shire of Kojonup is a central municipality in the Great South West of Western Australia (in the rural heartland).

Shire of Kondinin

The Shire of Kondinin boasts three towns, namely Kondinin, Hyden and Karlgarin.

Shire of Koorda

The Shire of Koorda forms a part of the north-eastern section of the Central Agricultural Division.

Shire of Kulin

Kulin is located in the upper great southern Wheatbelt, the Shire of Kulin covers an area of 4,790 square kilometres.

Shire of Manjimup

The town of Manjimup is a regional centre for the largest Shire in the South West of Western Australia.

Shire of Meekatharra - A Golden Prospect

Situated on the Great Northern Highway, Meekatharra is the largest centre in the Murchison.

Shire of Melton

The Shire of Melton is a vibrant, rapidly growing community providing an urban-rural lifestyle with close access to Melbourne.

Shire of Mingenew

Mingenew is a place to soak up the very essence of country hospitality and lifestyle with the clean air and shimmery star shine.

Shire of Mukinbudin

Mukinbudin is located 296 kilometres North East of Perth in the North Eastern Wheatbelt.

Shire of Mullewa

Nestled in the midst of wildflower country and steeped in history, is the Shire of Mullewa.

Shire of Murchison

Broomehill is located 302 km south east of Perth on the Great Southern Highway and is just 20km south of Katanning.

Shire of Murray

For boating, bush walking, wineries - think lifestyle - that's the Shire of Murray.

Shire of Nannup

Nannup is a beautiful little town nestled in the heart of the Blackwood Valley.

Shire of Narembeen

Narembeen is situated 286Km from Perth in the Wheatbelt area of Western Australia.

Shire of Narrogin

The Shire of Narrogin is a local government situated in the South West of Western Australia.

Shire of Nillumbik

The Shire of Nillumbik is located less than 25 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, and has the Yarra River as its southern boundary.

Shire of Northam

Northam is situated 96 kilometres from Perth, in the picturesque Avon Valley.

Shire of Northampton

The Shire of Northampton encompasses the popular tourist destinations of Horrocks, Port Gregory, Kalbarri and Northampton.

Shire of Pingelly

Covering an area of 1,294km2, the Shire of Pingelly is the centre of the grain, sheep, cattle and pig farming regions.

Shire of Plantagenet

The Shire of Plantagenet has spectacular scenery, including the Porongurup and Stirling Ranges.

Shire of Ravensthorpe

The Shire of Ravensthorpe has a population of 1,436 (ABS 2003), with Ravensthorpe town population of approximately 450.

Shire of Shark Bay

The Shire of Shark Bay is made up of two peninsulas on the western most point of Australia.

Shire of Tambellup

Tambellup is a progressive rural community located within the Great Southern 328 km south-east of Perth and 126km north of Albany.

Shire of Tammin

The Shire of Tammin is located 184km east of Perth on the Great Eastern Highway.

Shire of Three Springs

Three Springs is a small country town situated 313km north of Perth in the midwest region of Western Australia.

Shire of Victoria Plains

The Victoria Plains Road Board was one of the first of nineteen road boards to build and maintain roads and bridges throughout the state.

Shire of Wagin

Wagin is ideally located in the heart of the Great Southern 228 kms south east of Perth and is the home of the Giant Ram and Woolorama.

Shire of Wandering

The Shire of Wandering is located in the South West of Western Australia and is an hour's drive from the State capital Perth.

Shire of Waroona

Waroona townsite has a population of approximately 2,500 and is located on the South West Highway, south of the Capital City of Perth.

Shire of West Arthur

The Shire of West Arthur is located in the State's 'Central South' Region.

Shire of Wickepin

Along with being the wheatbelt’s tidiest town, Wickepin offers a safe, pleasant healthy lifestyle to those considering coming to live here.

Shire of Williams

Williams is situated approximately 160kms south of Perth on the Albany Highway and is the "Gateway to the Great Southern Region".

Shire of Wiluna

The Shire of Wiluna covers an enormous area of some 184,000 square kilometres, which is predominantly a mining and pastoral area.

Shire of Wongan-Ballidu

The Shire is located in the centre of the Western Australian wheatbelt and covers an area of 3,368 square kilometres.

Shire of Woodanilling

Woodanilling is a charming small town located in the Great Southern region of Western Australia.

Shire of Wyalkatchem

Wyalkatchem is situated 194 kilometres from Perth on the Goomalling - Merredin Road.

Shire of Yalgoo

The Shire of Yalgoo covers approximately 33,257.9 square kilometres of the Murchison Goldfields area of Western Australia’s Mid West region.

Shire of Yilgarn

The Shire of Yilgarn is 30,720 square km in area and has a population of approximately 3,000.

Shire of York

York, Nestled on the banks of the Avon River in the gently rolling farmlands of the beautiful Avon Valley, offers a scenic, rural lifestyle.

Shoalhaven Water

Shoalhaven Water manages the collection, treatment and distribution of water in the Shoalhaven City.

Sorell Council

Sorell Council is situated 25km from Hobart, and 15km from the Hobart Airport and is the Gateway to South East of Tasmania.

South Gippsland Shire Council

South Gippsland Shire Council plays a vital role in planning for services, infrastructure, events and activities.

Southern Grampians Shire Council

The Southern Grampians spans the heart of Victoria’s renowned ‘Western District’.

Southern Mallee District Council

Southern Mallee District is located approximately 2 hours drive east of the South Australian capital city of Adelaide.

Southern Midlands Council

The Southern Midlands Council has a population of approximately 5800 persons scattered throughout a district, which has a rural based economy.

Stanthorpe Shire Council

Stanthorpe Shire is located in Queensland's Granite Belt just two and a half hours south west of Brisbane.

Strathbogie Shire Council

Our Shire is located in the centre of Victoria and its main Towns are Avenel, Euroa, Longwood, Nagambie, Ruffy, Strathbogie, and Violet Town.

Tara Shire - Prime Hard Wheat Country

Tara Shire is situated on the western edge of the Darling Downs approximately 380 kilometres south west of Brisbane and 180 kilometres west of Toowoomba.

Tasman Council

Tasman Council is a relatively small local government area of 660 square kilometres located on the southeast of Tasmania.

Tasmania Central Portal

The Tasmania Central Portal is your online guide to all aspects of life in the heartland of Tasmania.

Tasmanian Local Government Awards for Excellence

The Local Government Awards for Excellence recognise excellence in local government for the benefit of Tasmanians.

Tatiara District Council - The Good Country

The Tatiara region is in the northern section of the Limestone Coast area of South Australia.

Temora Shire Council

Temora has a huge advantage as it is centrally located between the cities of Sydney and Melbourne.

Thuringowa City Council

Thuringowa originally surrounded the township of Townsville, with boundary changes over the years leading it to being located entirely in the north today.

Timber Creek Community Government Council

Timber Creek Community Government Council is dedicated to improving the lifestyle and the quality of life for all people in the Victoria River valley.

Tiwi Islands Local Government

The beautiful Tiwi Islands are situated 80 km north of Darwin in the Arafura Sea.

Toowoomba City Council

The City of Toowoomba is on the edge of the Great Dividing Range. It is strategically located at the junction of major highways from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Darwin.

Town of Cambridge

The Town of Cambridge encompasses a 22 sq km area covering: City Beach; Floreat; Wembley; West Leederville; and Parts of Jolimont in Perth WA.

Town of Gawler

The Town of Gawler is a community of over 19,000 people located 40 km north of Adelaide and adjacent to the Barossa Valley.

Town of Port Hedland

Port Hedland is a dynamic town of 15,000 people located in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia.

Towong Shire

Towong Shire is located in North East Victoria covering an area stretching from the peaks of the Alpine National Park to the Murray River.

Tumut Shire

The Tumut Region has natural wonders you can explore all year round with tremendous diversity.

Tweed Shire Council

Tweed Shire covers 1303 square kilometres and adjoins the NSW shires of Byron, Lismore and Kyogle.

Urapuntja Council Aboriginal Corporation

Urapuntja Council is the Local Government authority responsible for the administration and management of the Alywarra and Angarapa Land Trusts.

WA Local Government Association

The Western Australian Local Government Association is the united voice of Local Government in WA.

WA Whole of Local Government Portal

The WA Whole of Local Government Portal provides a directory of council websites and links to key information relating to councils.

Wakefield Regional Council

Wakefield Regional Council covers a geographical area of 343,500 hectares in South Australia.

Walangeri Ngumpinku Community Government Council

The Council is responsible for providing services to Yarralin, Lingara, Pigeon Hole, Yinguwinarri and Kulumanbulani in the NT.

Wallace Rockhole Community Government Council

The Wallace Rockhole Council is situated one hundred and twenty kilometres west of Alice Springs.

Walungurru Council Incorporated

Walungurru Council Inc (Kintore) is situated 530 kilometres west of Alice Springs in the NT.

Wambo Shire Council

Wambo Shire includes several townships within its borders - Jandowae, Bell, Kaimkillenbun, Jimbour and Warra.

Waratah-Wynyard Council

Waratah-Wynyard, the heart of Tasmania's beautiful north west, is renowned for the spectacular display of tulips at Table Cape.

Warrnambool City Council

Located 260 kilometres south-west of Melbourne and just 50 minutes from the 12 apostles, Warrnambool is Victoria's only regional coastal city.

Warruwi Community Inc

Warruwi Community Inc. is a Northern Territory Local Government body that governs the following communities: GOULBURN ISLAND, WARRUWI.

Wattle Range Council

Wattle Range Council in the Limestone Coast of South Australia is one of the most economically diverse regions in South Australia.

Wellington Shire Council - The Heart of Gippsland

Wellington Shire Council delivers essential services to some 40,000 residents and covers an area of almost 11,000 square kilometres.

Wentworth Shire Council - The Shire on Two Rivers

Wentworth Shire covers an area of 2,616,926 hectares (26,000 sq km) and has a population of approximately 8,000 people.

West Coast Council

The West Coast Council comprises of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and seven other Councillors.

West Tamar Council

West Tamar Council, Tasmania, Australia. Home of Seahorse World, Platypus House and Creepy Crawly World.

Whitsunday Shire Council

The Whitsunday Shire is located in tropical North Queensland, about 1,100 km north of Brisbane or 620km south of Cairns.

Whyalla City Council

Whyalla is a dynamic community located on the western shores of the upper Spencer Gulf in South Australia.

Wondai Shire Council

Wondai Shire is an integral part of the exciting South Burnett region of Queensland.

Wyong Shire

Wyong Shire extends from Gwandalan in the north, to Ourimbah in the south and to the hills beyond the Yarramalong Valley.

Yirrkala Dhanbul Community Association Inc.

Yirrkala Dhanbul Community Association Inc. is a Northern Territory Local Government body.

Young Shire Council

First settled in 1826, the township of Young has grown from a humble sheep station to the thriving regional centre we see today.

Yuendumu Community Government Council

Yuendumu Community Government Council is a Northern Territory Local Government body.

Yugul Mangi Community Government Council

Yugul Mangi Community Government Council is the Local Government authority in southeast Arnhem Land.