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Improving palliative care in local communities
Providing care for people who are dying and their families is a hallmark of a humane and caring society. The Australian Government, through the National…
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Native vegetation management and Local Government
A Victorian example by Nina Rogers* The statistics are concerning. An estimated 66 per cent of Victoria’s native vegetation has been cleared over the past…
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Environmental excellence on a shoestring
The Shire of Mt Marshall is located in the north eastern wheatbelt of Western Australia. Some 649 people live in this Shire, generating a rate…
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Skilled migration – helping employers
The Australian Government is introducing a range of new measures to help employers, particularly in regional Australia, find skilled people they need when they cannot…
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2005 – Strength in Diversity Award
Is your council responding to the challenges or harnessing the benefits of migration, migrant settlement, citizenship or local cultural diversity? Would you like to see…
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Free emissions accounting tools and data for regional NRM planning
The Australian Greenhouse Office has just released a National Carbon Accounting Toolbox and Data Viewer. These products have great potential for project or regional Natural…
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Engineering shortage starting to hurt Local Government
A shortage of engineers in Australia is threatening growth in Local Government infrastructure, according to industry bodies and recruitment companies. In response, the Institute of…
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Editorial
Local Government is calling on greater Federal Government assistance to ease mounting pressure on water infrastructure. Across the country, issues concerning water are coming to…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Lynn Mason, President of the Local Government…
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Bathurst extends its National Motor Racing Museum
In March, bronze portraits of two of the biggest names in Australian motor racing were unveiled at the National Motor Racing Museum at Mount Panorama,…
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Bendigo’s new multi purpose exhibition centre
Construction of a multi million dollar, multi purpose Bendigo Exhibition Centre is nearing completion with the huge new building set to open in July, in…
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Reducing accidents a top priority at Geraldton
Geraldton in Western Australia has become the only regional Local Government to receive a prestigious silver award for its occupational health and safety record. The…
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