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New company with experienced staff
Linemarking Supplies Australia (LSA) is a newly established company dedicated to supporting line markers across Australia. They offer a fully comprehensive range of services and…
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Community meet for the future
Edward River Council (ERC) continues to affirm its solid financial position amidst the Federal Government inquiry into the sustainability of local government, convening its first…
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Swann backs Lions move
A new partnership between Brisbane Lions and Ipswich City Council was endorsed by the council on 24 May, leveraging the club’s Ipswich base to create…
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Clever Geelong scoops up awards
Two clever and creative projects that showcase the City of Greater Geelong’s sustainability commitments have been recognised in two separate awards. The city’s sculptural Dell…
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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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