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Working for Victoria is working for Central Highlands
The councils of Central Highlands Councils Victoria (CHCV), an alliance of eight central Victorian municipal councils, will welcome 189 new fixed-term employees this year, with…
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Care packages for everyone
When Western Australia went into lockdown as part of the COVID-19 response, the Shire of Upper Gascoyne, one of the most remote local government areas…
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Stormwater to water street trees
Sunshine Coast Council, Queensland, has joined the growing list of communities around the world providing an innovative way to water street trees. In May, Golden…
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Innovation during the peak of a pandemic
From virtual yoga and gardening tours to online children’s programs and nutrition sessions – the Town of Walkerville has proven that a little community can…
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Mayor Tracey Roberts President Western Australian Local Government Association – President’s comment
In these challenging times, Western Australian local government has shown its resilience and ability to collaborate. When the pandemic evolved into an imminent crisis in…
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A focus on culture*
Just as every organization has its own mission, values and vision, every organization has its own unique culture. Furthermore, those organizations that inspire positive cultures…
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Kids in Action wins Reconciliation Award
Sunshine Coast Council’s 2019 Kids in Action program has been recognised for the role it played in building deeper connections between the Jinibara and Kabi…
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Editorial
As the winter sun shines warm on my cheek, relaxing tension and reminding me why I live in Melbourne, I reflect on the year so…
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Closing the gap 2020
A new national agreement to redress inequality between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians was released by the Commonwealth Government on 30 July. The development of the…
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Breaking stereotypes
The pressure on men to follow outdated stereotypes of masculinity is contributing to their anxiety, depression, risky drinking and violence against women, according to local…
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Border leaders unite against restrictions
Victorian and New South Wales mayors and CEOs along both sides of the Murray River from Corryong to Wentworth have joined forces in an unprecedented…
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Councillor profiles – Mayor Danny Goss Baw Baw Shire Council
From the Strzelecki Ranges in the south to the mountain country around Mt Baw Baw in the north, Baw Baw Shire is a very fertile…
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