Yet again we are seeing political manoeuvring and power plays overtaking common sense as the dialogue develops on how to learn th

Question: Do you want more car parking or more green space?  The District Council of Yankalilla, South Australia, went to the community to help determine the future of the Normanville Foreshore. Instead of using a tick box questionnaire they set up 6 stations which were staffed, so that alongside this visual activity was someone listening to the commentary and capturing comments. Council staff loved the opportunity to connect with the community and hear what they had to say.  This station clearly illustrates the preference of the community when it comes to the question of preference of green space vs car parking spaces.

This article by John Daley, CEO Grattan Institute, reinforces the need for reform in our governmental processes if we are to make