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Not all micro irrigation fittings are created equal*
There is nothing worse than seeing a drip irrigation system, which is an efficient way of watering, with a blown off fitting, wasting water. Ratepayers…
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Councils join to prepare for Summer
Four neighbouring Victorian councils have joined forces in a bid to highlight the importance of community safety. Kingston Council, Frankston City Council and Mornington Peninsula…
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Editorial
Alice Springs, Northern Territory, will host the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) Roads Congress this month.On page three of LG Focus this month, the ALGA…
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Intercultural city promotes inclusiveness
City of Maribyrnong, Victoria, has signed a statement of intent to become a member of the Intercultural Cities Programme. Following the official signing, a ceremonial…
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Two way street
A Western Australian wheatbelt community is ‘grading the roads of integration’ through an innovative community based work program. Communities are made of people, not rhetoric.…
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Landmark renewable energy agreement
Eighteen councils have signed a landmark agreement that will see 20 percent of councils’ retail electricity from renewable sources from 1 July 2019. Procuring 20…
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Motion passed for FIFO and DIDO workforce to be counted
Queensland councils have supported a push by Isaac Regional Council for a change to government funding to recognise both resident and serviced populations in resource…
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Calls for a new system in merged councils
The Local Government NSW Annual Conference has adopted a proposal raised by Dubbo Regional Council to address complaints with the ward system which created confusion…
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New funding agreement for WA roads
A new road funding agreement between Western Australia’s state and local governments will give councils access to a greater share of the money targeted for…
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Trial reduces manhole maintenance*
Manhole rehabilitation trial extends lifespan and reduces cost of manhole maintenance. When the Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) needed to extend the working lives of…
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Coastal sewerage gets facelift
Central Coast Council, New South Wales, is investing $1.47 million this financial year to upgrade and improve the performance of the Central Coast’s sewerage infrastructure.…
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Recycling a priority in New South Wales – President’s comment
At Local Government New South Wales (LGNSW), we’re working to save recycling. Whilst the recently announced draft National Waste Policy and targets to reduce total…
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