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Two Way Governance: Presentation 8
Local government in Australia is not
recognised in the Constitution.
They have come about through state
laws. They look after local community
services, like community roads, rubbish
collection, sports facilities, libraries and
so on.
Darwin has a City Council. Alice
Springs and Katherine have Town
Councils. Shire Councils in the Territory
usually have their main office in a
regional town and have offices in some
communities.