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Toowoomba Town Crier takes on the world
The Toowoomba Region’s Ambassador and Town Crier Kevin Howarth will return to international competition when he lines up at the Chester World Town Crier Tournament…
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Rural planting scheme
Edward River Council is encouraging local landholders to take part in the 2027 Rural Tree Planting Scheme, with orders now open for subsidised indigenous seedlings. The annual tree planting scheme…
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New home for old program
After years of searching for a permanent home for community theatre, the City has officially appointed the Geelong Society of Operatic and Dramatic Arts (GSODA) as the new tenants of…
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Handling swooping season
Is Magpie Swooping season – how does your council handle it? Griffith Council is reminding residents to be aware of increased magpie activity as nesting season gets underway across the…
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Western councils continue the fight
The 25 councils of the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils (WQAC) delivered a resounding, unanimous rejection of the Federal Government’s proposed changes to the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), voting…
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Councils step up ahead of elections
There is just on 80 days until Victorians will head to the polls, marking a pivotal moment to shape the future of the state. Local Government is set to be…
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Action needed as inquiry wraps
Australia’s Council peak body has declared it “Time for action” as the Federal Government wraps up its inquiry into local government funding and budget needs After two and a half…
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A guardian on-hand
When South Waikato District Council Animal Control Officer Jon Smith was confronted by an angry person carrying a weapon, there was no time to find his phone, make a call…
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Push for recycled water system
The Lockyer Valley and Somerset have taken their case to build Australia’s largest recycled water irrigation scheme to Queensland’s decision-makers at Parliament House. Queensland politicians were given a taste of…
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Big win for Murray Bridge
The Rural City of Murray Bridge’s Records Management Team has been recognised for its outstanding work during the transition of Lerwin Residential Care to Roshana Care Group, taking out the…
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Council excellence recognised
Councils from across NSW have been recognised for excellence in strategic planning, arts and culture, community events and communications at the 2026 Local Government Week Awards. Mayor Darcy Byrne, President…