News
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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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Time to revisit New Growth Theory
The Good Oil by Rod Brown * Professor Mike Berry (RMIT) recently reviewed the determinants of regional economic success in a paper titled, Innovation by…
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Tasmanian Mayors meet to consider major pulp mill
Local Governments in Northern Tasmania are planning for a rise in building and planning applications from the development of a proposed major paper mill. George…
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Engaging communities during Qld Local Government Week
From 13 to 19 June, Queensland Councils will showcase their people, local facilities and services in a week aimed at creating a better understanding of…
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More work needed on NPC
More work was needed before a second National Packaging Covenant (NPC) could gain general support from Local Government, Australian Local Government Association President, Councillor Paul…
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Councillor profiles
A regular feature this month featuring two Councillors from Victoria. Councillor Beth Davidson, Surf Coast Shire Council, Victoria Q. How long have you been on…
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Northern Grampians Shire Council
New Visions New Directions The offer of contributing to Local Government FOCUS has come but a month or two too soon. Have a look at…
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