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Liverpool aims to show what councils can deliver
Construction has started on the second stage of Liverpool’s Civic Place – a two-stage $600m urban renewal project to be known as the Helix Hub…
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Mayors call for more drought help
Mayors call for more help for farmers as drought conditions intensify across Southern NSW. While the recent announcement of $40 million in drought resilience funding…
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New Darwin council sworn in
City of Darwin has officially sworn in 13 Elected Members, including Lord Mayor Peter Styles, forming the 24th Council who will represent the Darwin Municipality…
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Robe engaging in aging
The District Council of Robe proudly presented the community’s first Engaging in Ageing Expo, an initiative of Council, on Wednesday 1 October 2025 at the…
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Future Makers Program – a place to start
For many young people with big ideas, knowing where to start can be the hardest part. But a new City of Onkaparinga initiative is helping…
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Sydney’s innovation system is underperforming
Sydney is often described as Australia’s pre-eminent global city – diverse, talented, and economically significant. But it underperforms as a unified innovation ecosystem. That is…
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Community Safety focus
The Community Safety Series returns this October to enhance the safety and wellbeing of residents. Workshops, pop-up events and online subsidies are on offer this…
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Passenger rail crucial to support growth
Lockyer Valley Regional Council is urging the State and Federal governments to take action now and make passenger rail between Toowoomba and Brisbane a reality…
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New Darwin Council sworn in
Councillor Patrik Ralph, who has recently turned 22, is the youngest Deputy Lord Mayor and elected member in Darwin’s history and one of six councillors…
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The final piece: A park revitalised and a landmark saved
In October 2022, the Shire of Merredin held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to re-open Pioneer Park in the heart of town. This space underwent significant works…
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Why Great Councils still miss out on grant funding – and how to fix it
Every council knows the frustration: dedicated teams invest time and effort into a grant application, only to fall short. It isn’t always about merit. Strong…
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Narrabri Shire’s newest councillor
Ryan Whillas has been elected as Narrabri Shire’s newest councillor following the 2025 Narrabri Shire Council Countback Election yesterday. Narrabri Shire Mayor Darrell Tiemens is…