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Which bin?
How many times have you stood on the street checking which coloured bins your neighbours have put out for collection? Moree Plains Shire Council has…
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National conference round up – President’s comment
I was honoured to have been sworn in as National President, LG Professionals Australia at the 2018 National Congress and Business Expo Gala Dinner on…
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Edible pocket gardens
City of Palmerston, Northern Territory, residents will soon be able to plant fruit and vegetables in sections of local parks and reserves, following the release…
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Stakeholder engagement is critical*
As the practice of community and stakeholder engagement continues to become more critical to the success of projects, and evolves and expands, then so too…
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New opportunity
Goondiwindi Regional Council, Queensland, welcomed the announcement that the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) will move to town. The new office will create five new…
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Editorial
Many regions are doing it tough at the moment. Was it only seven years ago that Cyclone Yasi struck bringing images describing miles of floodwaters…
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Foreshore amenities upgrade*
With the support of State funding, Council has undertaken a major redevelopment to its iconic waterfront precinct. The esplanade now includes a dedicated sporting and…
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Councils respond to CCC call for governance reforms
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has responded to the State Government regarding the recommendations of the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) in its report…
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New funding for public libraries
The New South Wales (NSW) Government has announced $60 million to fund public libraries. Local Government NSW (LGNSW) President, Linda Scott, said further clarification was…
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Inland rail conference sets priorities
The inaugural Inland Rail Conference held last month in Parkes, New South Wales, brought together key players for the first industry-led conference aimed at identifying…
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The value of community centres recognised
Western Australian Regional Development Minister, Alannah MacTiernan, has announced a decision to reinstates $13 million in funding for 105 regional community centres across the State.…
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Speeding fines will build better roads for Victoria
The Victorian Government has committed $2 billion in roads funding for Melbourne’s outer suburbs. The Minister for Roads, Luke Donnellan, has announced new legislation to…
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