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Good for the farmer, good for the land*
The innovative erosion control mat that’s good for farmer, the land and the waterways! Farmers depend on the land. Healthy well-maintained land, waterways and access…
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Affordable housing project for Blayney
In the last 10 years, the median rent in Blayney Shire, New South Wales, has risen from $118 in 2009 to well over $330 in…
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Where local business connects
More than 80 percent of local businesses In City of Armadale, Western Australia, want to support other local businesses. Less than half of them actually…
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Busy rural road gets safety upgrade
Mayor of the Dubbo Region, Ben Shields has welcomed $2.368 million from the Australian and New South Wales governments to upgrade the Old Dubbo Road.…
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President’s comment – Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis President Local Government Association of the Northern Territory
I write to you as the newly elected President of LGANT and I thought I would take the opportunity to tell the story of the…
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Safer roads for cyclists
The Norwood – Magill Bikeway connecting Magill in the east, with Adelaide’s central business district, will improve cyclist safety and build higher levels of cycling…
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Gallery launches new generation of artists
Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) will celebrate the move to its new $50 million home later this month, with FRESH: GV Top Art & Design 2021,…
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Aquatic centre moves to next stage
City of South Perth, Western Australia, has given approval for a proposed Recreation Aquatic Facility (RAF) project to progress to the next stage. At the…
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Editorial
Welcome to a new year. What opportunities and challenges will it bring? While the international health crisis is still a hot topic for most people,…
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City Deal alliance
Mayors, Chief Executive Officers, and representatives from eight councils in the Greater South East Melbourne area met last month (10 December) to discuss their priorities…
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Council protects data from rising IT attacks
Redland City Council, Queensland, has responded to ‘unprecedented’ levels of phishing and ransomware attacks and ensured its ability to rapidly recover in the event of…
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Presidents comment – Councillor Lambros Tapinos President Victorian Local Governance Association
Victorian Local Government Elections during a PandemicEven before the COVID-19 pandemic began to disrupt Australian communities, the 2020 Victorian local government elections were set to…











