Local government is established (26) the purpose of representing local community interests. Many tourism researchers maintain that community support for proposed tourism developments is a key ingredient for its future success. Two communities with different approaches (27) local wishes areCairns andByronBay.ByronBay residents were surveyed by their local council to establish community attitudes (28) tourism development. The majority wanted to live (29) a town promoted natural coastal environment and low-rise streetscapes (30) its tourism attraction. The town has been very successful in doing just that, much to the chagrin ofClub Med, who wanted to develop a resort in the areA、Cairns, on the other (31) , had to handle local protesters when a new resort was pro posed for Trinity Inlet. (32) the plan was subsequently turned (33) , and the developer awarded millions in compensation for expenses incurred in feasibility studies and architectural briefs, the community remains on guard (34) similar proposals.
Local government varies from state to state, but generally derives its powers (35) state acts of parliament and its funding from a mixture of local rates levied (36) properties in a shire and state government funds. In some instances additional funding in the front of special community project grants is forthcoming from the Federal Government. Local government controls the development of the local area and can grunt or withhold planning permission, building applications anti amendments to usage of local land dependent (37) the local planning regulations. The regulations routinely cover matters (38) as permitted height of buildings, materials, and landscaping requirements. Local councils also provide roads, recreation, refuse services, museums, car-parks and swimming pools. In (39) , local authorities very often actively promote tourism through a local tourism information centre, tourism officer or committee. They might also be (40) for control and management of reserves and public camping grounds, the development and operation of recreational and cultural facilities and the stewardship of local historic places. A、toB、forC、inD、on