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Editorial
It’s awards season for Local Government, with gala events all over the country – albeit mostly virtual. Still, it’s an excuse to trim your beard…
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Sustainable recovery
Over forty mayors and councillors from across the country released a joint statement last month, committing to economic recovery solutions that both create jobs and…
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Queensland councils welcome funding commitments
Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk has committed to job-creation programs spanning the state, as well as extra funding for rural mental health in her opening address…
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Determined police leader fast tracks MBA with CQU*
Uncertainty around COVID-19 has seen a rush of people determined to skill up for future roles, and CQUniversity’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Leadership)…
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Councillor profiles – Kaye Thurlow President of East Arnhem Regional Council
East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) is situated in the far north-eastern corner of the Northern Territory, covering a land mass of approximately 33,359 square km.…
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Linda Scott President Local Government NSW – President’s comment
New South Wales (NSW), like every other State in Australia, is dealing with unprecedented challenges, so there has never been a more important time for…
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$8 million in grants available to deliver COVIDsafe Australia Day 2021 events*
The National Australia Day Council (NADC) has announced $8 million in grants to help local councils deliver COVIDsafe events that encourage all Australians to reflect,…
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Another first for the ‘first village in the hills’
Genuine community engagement remains vital during COVID-19 restrictions, so Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, applied innovative thinking, transferring recent important community consultation online using a…
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Councillor profiles – Kon Vatskalis The Right Honourable Lord Mayor City of Darwin
Darwin is a special place and a unique city. We enjoy a fantastic outdoor lifestyle and a multicultural society that is reflected in the food…
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Ensuring the maximum benefit from Parklets?*
Introducing Parklets to support local traders coming out of COVID-19 lockdown will be a great way to stimulate business and get the local economy moving…
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Authentic engagement means better outcomes*
The value of authentic Community and Stakeholder Engagement is now more important than ever. Factors such as the erosion of trust in institutions and organisations,…
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Focus on workforce mental health extended
City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia, has taken strong steps forward in supporting the mental wellbeing of its workforce, opting to expand the one day RU…
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