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Boosting pedal power
Shire of Esperance, Western Australia, is home to around 150 km of cycle paths from pavement to dirt, most with enviable coastal views. A recently…
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Virtual water tour overcomes environmental barriers
When the triple whammy of bushfires, floods and COVID-19 health measures, forced Central Coast Council, New South Wales, to halt the popular community tours of…
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New oval right on track
A new international standard sporting field in Dubbo is on track to be completed in May 2020. The new sand-based enlarged playing field at Victoria…
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Making an eSmart start to the year
Libraries in Shire of Mundaring, Western Australia, have recently become accredited as eSmart libraries. Designed to equip staff and library users with the skills needed…
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Updating biosecurity
Toowoomba Regional Council, Queensland, has stepped up the fight against illegal aliens with the release of its Draft Toowoomba Region Biosecurity Plan for Invasive Plants…
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Hybrid fleet hits the road
Rural City of Wangaratta, Victoria, has taken delivery of 11 hybrid cars, as the transformation of its fleet gets underway. Nine Toyota Rav 4s and…
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Councils help residents during trying times – President’s comment
In recent times, we have seen the deep and far reaching impact the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has had upon nearly every aspect of our lives.…
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Gender Equality Act (2020) makes history
Victoria has paved the way to establishing the country’s first Gender Equality Commissioner to oversee workplace gender equality in the public sector. The move comes…
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Help needed for bushfire recovery in the Hills
Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, is seeking additional funding to enable it to respond to community bushfire recovery needs. Mayor, Jan-Claire Wisdom, said, “We are…
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Editorial
As the only newspaper being distributed exclusively to all of you – the local councils and shires throughout Australia – Local Government FOCUS has been…
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Hybrid power
While the iconic outback South Australian town of Coober Pedy is best known for its opals and unique underground accommodation, it might yet be recognised…
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Emergency amendment to South Australia’s Local Government Act
The South Australian Parliament last week passed urgent legislation giving the Minister the power to vary or suspend the operation of most sections of the…
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