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New leadership for country mayors group
United by common challenges, Country Mayors of NSW are standing together like never before according to the group’s new chairman. The Country Mayors Association of…
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Board looks to work closely with new Government
The Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) announced the re-election of the Hon Kon Vatskalis, Lord Mayor of Darwin, as President of it’s…
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Scholarship to develop future leaders
Earlier this year, the Committee for Greater Shepparton (C4GS), in partnership with the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), held a forum where more than…
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Ask the question this holiday season
The end of year holiday season is a celebratory time for many Australians, but for some it can also be a time of increased financial…
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Winning the preparation game
Burdekin Shire Council is excited to announce the winner of the Mascot Naming Competition, with five-year-old Micah Kemp from St Colman’s Catholic School submitting the…
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Stand up to help regions develop
Regional Development Australia Committees are set to receive a $117 million cash flow over the next five years under an new funding agreement taking effect…
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NSW to simplify model meeting codes
The NSW Minns Labor Government is continuing to progress reforms to strengthen local government, announcing changes to the way council meetings are conducted to ensure…
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Rejuvenating country towns close to highways
Lessons from Jugiong Jugiong is a town with a population of about 200, south of Yass. A lot of people don’t know it’s there. It…
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Major reforms for WA Local Government
The Local Government Amendment Bill 2024, which advances a range of major reforms including the new Local Government Inspector, has passed Western Australian Parliament. The…
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New mayor for Hobsons Bay
Hobsons Bay City Council has elected Cr Daria Kellander as Mayor and Cr Rayane Hawli as Deputy Mayor for 2024/25 as part of a new-look…
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New deputy for Melville
The City of Melville has a new Deputy Mayor, with Councillor Karen Wheatland elected by her fellow Elected Members at the November Ordinary Meeting of…
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Councils leading the environmental way
The winners of the 2024 Local Government NSW Excellence in the Environment Awards were announced at a special event held at Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf…