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Swan Hill stalwart John Fowler mourned

Swan Hill Rural City Council and Swan Hill Town Hall PACC have been deeply saddened by the passing of their esteemed former colleague, John...

Grant for Leeton housing

Leeton Shire Council is delighted to announce its successful bid for a $220,000 grant from the NSW Government, earmarked for the development of an...

Clarence Town recognised as future growth area in the Hunter

Clarence Town has been recognised by the NSW State government as a regional town primed for growth with Dungog Shire Council successfully lobbying for...

Still a lot to do

Local councils and communities can be proud of the close to 90 per cent of passenger, bus and truck tyres the nation recovers according...

From refugee to mayor of City of Maribyrnong

The City of Maribyrnong is home to a diverse, growing, and ever-changing population located in the inner west of Melbourne. Our city has one...

ALGA welcome inquiry

A new House of Representatives Standing Committee inquiry into local government sustainability has been welcomed by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA). With additional responsibilities...

Logan job recovery underway

The City of Logan has turned around one of the most enduring impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic with the latest unemployment figures showing a...

Disaster agreement funding for Northern Coast councils

Councils in the Northern Rivers of NSW should have faster access to funding aimed at making it easier to rebuild vital roads and infrastructure...

Penrith mayor in the kitchen for party

Penrith Community Kitchens has been chosen by Mayor Todd Carney the charity to this year’s Mayoral Charity Fundraiser is set to support. Penrith Community Kitchen...

Liverpool Plains mayor

This month Local Government Focus caught up with Liverpool Plains Shire Mayor, Councillor Doug Hawkins OAM. LG: Thank you for chatting with us Mayor Hawkins,...

Counting to tree

Moonee Valley City Council is leading the charge to plant more trees in the west, with the launch of its One, Two, Tree campaign....

Former Tafe eyed for housing estate

The Liverpool plains region is working on a plan to use the site of the former TAFE at Quirindi to help ease housing shortages...

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Swan Hill stalwart John Fowler mourned

Swan Hill Rural City Council and Swan Hill Town Hall PACC have been deeply saddened by the passing of their esteemed former colleague, John...

Still a lot to do