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Engagement Institute evolves
Shaping Smarter Engagement: Why Local Government Needs to Invest in Capability Building Now In communities across Australia, local government sits at the front line of…
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Country mayors frustrated by cost shifting
Local Government NSW released a new report on ‘cost shifting’ last week and the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has reiterated their frustrations and…
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Call for proper reform
Councils across NSW are now absorbing a staggering $1.5 billion in cost shifting from State and Federal governments each year – a cumulative $11.3 billion…
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New campaign aims for diversity
In a move to encourage more diversity among local councils, the Local Government Association of the NT (LGANT) has launched a campaign urging ‘every day’…
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Vital $86 million works underway
Work crews and equipment have begun arriving at the site of the Youngs Crossing upgrade project, which will significantly enhance reliability of a key transport…
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Cumberland initiatives turns banners to bags
In celebration of Plastic Free July 2025, Cumberland City Council is proud to highlight the success of its Banners to Bags campaign, a community-driven and…
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Jetstar celebrate Ballina partnership
More than five million passengers have flown through Ballina Byron Gateway Airport with Jetstar since the airline’s first flight touched down 20 years ago according…
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Landmark Supreme Court decision supports critical role of Local Government
WALGA has welcomed the Supreme Court of Western Australia’s decision that s6.26(2) Crown land, subject of a miscellaneous licence and is occupied, has been deemed…
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Cultivating a greener future
The City of Gosnells is set to cultivate a more sustainable and greener future, with the development of a new production nursery. Once operational, the…
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New party for Canberra
The launch of the ACT’s newest political party, the Canberra Socialists will be held from 3pm on 19 July at the Polish Club, located at…
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Fauna diversity measured
A rare bat last recorded in Cockburn more than 30 years ago is among abundant and diverse native fauna recorded during surveys in bushland reserves…
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Economic partnership for Geelong and Devonport
The City of Greater Geelong and Devonport City Council will collaborate on opportunities for economic growth and tourism under a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).…
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