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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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Art and culture and economic development*
As the world economy evolves, regional, rural and remote Australia’s economic development is increasingly reliant on ‘new economy’ industries, including more mechanised forms of agricultural…
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Free offer for Fuso Canter range*
Fuso has introduced free Best Basic scheduled servicing for its popular Canter truck that covers 100,000km or three years (whichever comes first), for a limited…
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Indigenous banners will fly
More Indigenous artwork will pop up on prominent streets in Queensland’s Douglas Shire, during a public art rollout in coming months. Eight grants have been…
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Tourism roadmap launched
Glenelg Shire Council, Victoria, has joined forces with Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism (GORRT) and community leaders to develop a tourism strategic plan aimed at…
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Making Maldon an inclusive town
Mount Alexander Shire Council, Victoria, is working alongside the City of Greater Bendigo and Loddon Shire Council to make their towns more accessible to people…
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Wonders of Wallaby Reserve
Toodyay Shire Council, Western Australia, has many bush reserves most of which are under active management and some of the higher value areas are preserved…
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Highway to the hydro-zone
With the City of Nedlands in Western Australia managing a large number of parks, reserves and sporting ovals, there has been a key focus on…
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