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Bankstown City Council and the Department of Education and Training have formed a unique partnership to discover and support talented young performers from both private…

As part of the Queensland Heritage Trails Network (QHTN), Charters Towers has developed a fascinating and exciting project that depicts the region’s past and present…

The Good Oil by Rod Brown * The Hon. Wilson Tuckey, Commonwealth Minister for Regional Services, Territories and Local Government, was in full flight recently…

5th Annual IT Conference in Coffs Harbour Coffs Harbour City Council is hosting the 5th Local Government IT Conference and Trade Exhibit on 20 –…

Brighton Council has commenced contract negotiations with TEST Energy for the disposal of municipal solid waste at the Tasmanian company’s $100 million Brighton Waste to…

A new book developed by the Australian Heritage Commission (AHC) has called for developers to ‘ask first’ when making planning and development decisions.The book, ‘Ask…

A regular feature, this edition profiling two elected members from New South Wales Mayor Colin Sullivan,Richmond Valley Council, New South Wales. Q. Can you tell…

At the recent Local Government Managers Australia National Congress in Sydney, FOCUS invited delegates to nominate individuals and teams from their Council who are excelling…

What does someone from business or government really need when requiring printing? According to Aden Carter, National Sales Manager for the Harris Print Group, it’s…

In this the Year of the Outback, what better way to celebrate than to have a historical cattle drive full of fun and adventure! The…

Burwood Council Mayor John Faker was joined by NSW Premier Bob Carr in the opening of the new Burwood Cultural and Community Centre. Over 200…

A comprehensive policy on heritage bluestone and brick kerbs, channels and laneways has been developed by Whitehorse City Council to protect one of the many…