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Winners announced
The Australian Government is celebrating 11 category winners for the 2022 National Awards for Local Government by recognising the outstanding achievements of Australia’s local governments.…
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Flooding past and present addressed
As floodwaters rose across the eastern states, the NSW and Federal Government announced an $800 million Resilient Homes Fund for residents in the Northern Rivers…
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Protecting the rights of councillors
The peak body representing Queensland councils has welcomed recommendations to protect the right of elected local government representatives to speak out in support of their…
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Early warning for Tweed towns
Residents of Burringbar, Mooball and Crabbes Creek in the Tweed area are urged to register to receive flash flood alerts via SMS, email and recorded…
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Young women inspire next generation
Kempsey Shire Council was among several employers who joined the big turnout at the School and Industry Connection Day for secondary students on Wednesday 10…
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Rail plans concern council
A small South East Queensland council holds grave concerns for the future of their community as Inland Rail proceeds full steam ahead with plans to…
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Refurbished roller finds a home
After months of entries and interest in the Local Government Focus, Greenkeepers International competition, the refurbished $10,000 cricket pitch roller has arrived at its new…
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Third disaster declaration for Warrumbungle
Another severe weather and flooding event has now been declared a Natural Disaster Event in the Warrumbungle Local Government area. The latest flooding event, which…
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Cricket event returns
Timber Creek locals sweated it out in October at the Dingo Cup, a cricket carnival designed to bring the beloved sport to the most remote…
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Deputy Mayor retains job
The role of Cessnock City Council Deputy Mayor will continue to be held by Councillor John Moores following the September council meeting. Councillor Moores’ contest…
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Mayor’s appeal proves successful
The generous contributions of Tweed residents and businesses have raised more than $80,230 for the Together Tweed Mayoral Flood Appeal 2022. The appeal, launched on…
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Merri-bek Council signs unfurled
Banners adorned with the name Merri-bek City Council have been unfurled and installed on Coburg Town Hall on 26 September, as the municipality celebrated official…
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