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A new era for local government contracting
Local Government Contracts Australia (LGCA) has recently been established and is ready to bring buyers a fresh new approach to council procurement and contract management.…
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Renewing popular mural for the future.
Redland City Council has renewed the much-loved mural We visit every year by renowned artist Deb Mostert, ensuring its continued presence in the heart of…
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Australasia’s Largest Public Works Conference Comes to Sydney
Across the region, public works practitioners, civil engineers, and asset managers are facing unprecedented challenges — and unprecedented opportunities. Ageing infrastructure, constrained budgets, climate pressures,…
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Keeping council workers safe
Are councils doing enough to keep workers safe and bring them home? Across local government, many workers regularly operate alone or in remote areas—whether maintaining…
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More work to be done for re-elected government
Peak council and housing body’s have welcomed the return of the Albanese Federal Labor Government vowing to continue working with them for better outcomes for…
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A date in St Leonards Park
North Sydney Council has been working closely with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to ensure local community interests are considered in major State infrastructure projects. A…
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Local government pivotal
With renewables have been a critical issue in the Federal Election, with the peak body for Queensland councils urging the major parties to guarantee a…
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Safe seats still need money
The City of Hobart and Glenorchy City Councils were urging both major political parties to address the funding disparity affecting safe seats like Clark before…
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No affordable rentals for jobseekers
Anglicare’s Rental Snapshot released on 30 April again shows there are no affordable rentals for someone receiving JobSeeker or Youth Allowance nationwide. Of the 51,238…
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Climate adaptation fund to future-proof communities
A new $400 million per year local government climate adaptation fund is urgently needed to support local, place-based solutions to protect communities from the impacts…
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Delving into the past
After the success of the 2024 Heritage Event, Mornington Peninsula Shire is excited to once again participate in the 2025 National Trust Victoria Heritage Festival,…
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Young musicians get a famous helping hand
An initiative to link Australia’s internationally successful songwriters and producer to young people is coming to Glenelg Shire. On 7-8 April, SongMakers will host a…
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