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Historic NSW demerger announced
The demerger of Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council is set to go ahead following an announcement by NSW Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig in Gundagai. The…
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Waste Expo 2025
Why Local Government Can’t Afford to Miss Waste Expo Australia As the frontline of waste management and sustainability, local government plays a critical role in…
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Recycle to save a turtle: New Noosa North Shore drop spot opens
Noosa North Shore just got Queensland’s first Containers for Change bag drop in a national park, with every 10 cents going straight to supporting Cooloola…
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Home pattern book aims to speedup home delivery
The NSW Housing Pattern Book of low-rise designs has been launched, alongside a world-first new Complying Development pathway, aimed at speeding up the delivery of…
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Major benefits for the community
The whole community will benefit from a transformative $8.9m redevelopment of Malabar Park, home to Cockburn BMX Club and award-winning local charity Friends of the…
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New Victorian funding for battery disposal
Sustainability Victoria is supporting safer and more sustainable battery disposal with the expansion of battery collection points across the state, thanks to new funding from…
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Engagement Institute evolves
Shaping Smarter Engagement: Why Local Government Needs to Invest in Capability Building Now In communities across Australia, local government sits at the front line of…
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Country mayors frustrated by cost shifting
Local Government NSW released a new report on ‘cost shifting’ last week and the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has reiterated their frustrations and…
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Call for proper reform
Councils across NSW are now absorbing a staggering $1.5 billion in cost shifting from State and Federal governments each year – a cumulative $11.3 billion…
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New campaign aims for diversity
In a move to encourage more diversity among local councils, the Local Government Association of the NT (LGANT) has launched a campaign urging ‘every day’…
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Vital $86 million works underway
Work crews and equipment have begun arriving at the site of the Youngs Crossing upgrade project, which will significantly enhance reliability of a key transport…
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Cumberland initiatives turns banners to bags
In celebration of Plastic Free July 2025, Cumberland City Council is proud to highlight the success of its Banners to Bags campaign, a community-driven and…
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