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A date in St Leonards Park
North Sydney Council has been working closely with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to ensure local community interests are considered in major State infrastructure projects. A…
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Local government pivotal
With renewables have been a critical issue in the Federal Election, with the peak body for Queensland councils urging the major parties to guarantee a…
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Safe seats still need money
The City of Hobart and Glenorchy City Councils were urging both major political parties to address the funding disparity affecting safe seats like Clark before…
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No affordable rentals for jobseekers
Anglicare’s Rental Snapshot released on 30 April again shows there are no affordable rentals for someone receiving JobSeeker or Youth Allowance nationwide. Of the 51,238…
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Climate adaptation fund to future-proof communities
A new $400 million per year local government climate adaptation fund is urgently needed to support local, place-based solutions to protect communities from the impacts…
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Delving into the past
After the success of the 2024 Heritage Event, Mornington Peninsula Shire is excited to once again participate in the 2025 National Trust Victoria Heritage Festival,…
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Young musicians get a famous helping hand
An initiative to link Australia’s internationally successful songwriters and producer to young people is coming to Glenelg Shire. On 7-8 April, SongMakers will host a…
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FOGO means working together
Meander Valley Council is steadily expanding its Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) service, offering households a way to keep food scraps and garden waste…
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Local democracy needs to be protected in the age of disinformation
Protests disrupting democratic spaces and processes are becoming increasingly common – a troubling consequence of disinformation fuelling division, distrust, and unrest. It’s a challenging environment…
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Elward surveys a bright future
Murrindindi Shire Council is proud to congratulate Jaymie Elward on successfully completing the Victorian Government’s Women Building Surveyors Program, becoming a qualified Building Surveyor and…
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Flood Knows No Boundaries
As disastrous weather and flooding continue to impact communities across the nation, now is the time to share your experiences and learn from others at…
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Flood stories shared on spotify
Heart-wrenching stories of resilience, loss, heroism, and selfless acts from the 2022 Maryborough floods will be shared in a compelling new podcast series launched on…