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Serving a community for a quarter of a century
This month Local Government Focus catches up with Mayor Leonie Kerley from Barunga West Council in Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. Local Government Focus: Tell us…
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NSW countdown to elections
With NSW councils just months from going to the ballot box, Shoalhaven Council is calling for would-be councillors to come to pre-election candidate sessions. CEO…
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Forming real connections through adversity
Shaun “Zoro” Radnedge, Mayor of Murweh Shire in Queensland, sits down to answer Local Government Focus’ questions. LG: Tell us about your area: what makes…
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Major increase expected from dog fencing
An ambitious wild dog exclusion fencing program in southwest Queensland’s Balonne Shire is delivering a $100 million increase in agricultural income and around 230 extra…
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Taking care of the land
The Hawkesbury River County Council (HRCC) has received a substantial funding boost of $230,000 allocated towards Landcare initiatives. The grant, extended over a four-year period,…
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Building backyard biodiversity
The Barossa Council is helping to build biodiversity in backyards by giving away native plants to local property owners. Residents can simply bring their rates…
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Young Novocastrians encouraged to drive climate solutions
The City of Newcastle has secured more than $75,000 in funding to help residents aged 15 to 24 deliver urgent climate change solutions for the…
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Tree-mendous way to honour mum on Mother’s Day
Ipswich in Queensland found a unique way to celebrate Mother’s Day this year with their Plant a Tree for mum campaign. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding…
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Albo’s manufacturing initiatives copping heavy weather
Political pundits are coming from everywhere to slam the federal government’s plans to support solar energy and critical minerals industries. And some of that ill-founded…
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Exploring workplace violence reporting
A new documentary has been launched investigating experiences of violence and harassment in workplaces in Georgia and Australia, after a major worldwide poll found the…
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Driving understanding, recognition and respect
City of Parramatta’s relationship with Dharug and the First Nations community has hit a new milestone with the official launch of the groundbreaking First Nations…
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First female mayor for Cassowary Coast
Cassowary Coast Regional Council welcomed the region’s first female Mayor Teresa Millwood and nominated its Deputy Mayor Nicholas Pervan at the post-election meeting held in…
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