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New Darwin Council sworn in
Councillor Patrik Ralph, who has recently turned 22, is the youngest Deputy Lord Mayor and elected member in Darwin’s history and one of six councillors…
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The final piece: A park revitalised and a landmark saved
In October 2022, the Shire of Merredin held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to re-open Pioneer Park in the heart of town. This space underwent significant works…
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Why Great Councils still miss out on grant funding – and how to fix it
Every council knows the frustration: dedicated teams invest time and effort into a grant application, only to fall short. It isn’t always about merit. Strong…
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Narrabri Shire’s newest councillor
Ryan Whillas has been elected as Narrabri Shire’s newest councillor following the 2025 Narrabri Shire Council Countback Election yesterday. Narrabri Shire Mayor Darrell Tiemens is…
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Learning to leave a legacy
More than 500 delegates from across Western Australia have taken part in this year’s WALGA’s 2025 Local Government Convention (LGC25) at the Perth Convention and…
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Councils driving Circular Economy innovation
Local government sits at the heart of Australia’s circular economy transition, shaping the systems that most directly impact communities. At this year’s Waste Expo Australia…
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Working together on a successful trail
Alexandrina Council and Langhorne Creek industry groups are thrilled to announce they have secured $7 million from the Australian Government to make the Langhorne Creek…
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Grigg steps in
Councillor Colin Grigg will serve as Deputy Mayor for Lake Macquarie for the next 12 months after being elected late last month. Lake Macquarie Mayor…
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Safe haven for sea creatures
An unusual sighting of a fish species normally found in deeper water has helped demonstrate the appeal of Port Coogee Marina as a safe harbour…
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Former GP named deputy mayor
Greens Councillor Clare Willington is the new deputy mayor of Randwick. Cr Willington was elected to the position by her fellow councillors at a Council…
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Forging closer ties
A collaborative approach between local and federal government is vital to ensure national policies and investments are grounded in local realities, deliver practical solutions, and…
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Unlocking the foreshore
Plans to revitalise Parramatta’s Western River Precinct between Marsden and O’Connell Streets in the CBD and better connect the river foreshore to Parramatta Park, CommBank…
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