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Many accolades for Victoria’s newest public golf course
The acclaimed and award winning Growling Frog Golf Course is a testament to the staff at the City of Whittlesea. “Using internal staff resources has…
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Innovative shot in the arm for food manufacturing
In a groundbreaking initiative, the City of Whittlesea has formed a Food Industry Cluster to help build up this important industry sector. The Food Industry…
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Community House promotes dignity and independence
The innovative Greenbrook Community House in Epping is designed to meet the social needs of people with a disability. Council’s Access Planner, Angela Armstrong-Wright, said…
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Local Government takes key role in tsunami recovery
Local Governments across Australia have moved to quickly to raise funds for the tsunami crisis. The Australian Local Government Association has helped coordinate the fund…
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Armadale providing planning expertise in Sri Lanka
Western Australia’s Armadale City Council is providing much needed technical assistance and expertise to Sri Lanka’s tsunami devastated communities. The City of Armadale is paying…
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Editorial
Rising community expectations, trying to keep up with rapidly aging infrastructure, changing demographics placing additional burdens on Councils, cost shifting and unfunded mandates, the reasons…
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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 Phyllis Miller, President of the New South…
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Citizenship ceremonies in record numbers
The nation now has 12,000 more Australian citizens thanks to ceremonies conducted by Local Governments across the country. Many Councils also used Australia Day to…
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New era as Kings Cross as businesses embrace $30 million street upgrade
The City of Sydney’s $30 million Urban Renewal Program of Kings Cross has inspired a wave of new development, renovations and changes. During the past…
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Council lift pulse rate for Commonwealth Games
People may find their pulse is racing a little higher on November thanks to their local Councils. Local Governments in Victoria are being invited to…
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States reaping GST revenues
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* Middle income earners are paying ridiculously high tax due to bracket creep, and there is scarcely a murmur from…
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Tourism takes its toll on coastal communities
Local Governments in coastal tourist regions are seeking alternative funding arrangements to handle high growth rates and summer tourist peaks. Some Local Governments have raised…
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