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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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Kimberley Zone calls for regional travel ban
With the continued spread of COVID-19 across Western Australia and the whole country, the Kimberley Zone has called for the State Government to enforce a…
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NSW council elections postponed for 12 months
The New South Wales Government has postponed council elections until September 2021. Local Government New South Wales (LGNSW) President, Linda Scott was grateful the Government…
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Shire staff redirected to distribute care packages
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Victoria, has taken a proactive approach to the challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic. Council’s ‘Caring for our Community’ initiative addresses an…
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