News
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The gift of Christmas
Two New South Wales Councils have demonstrated the true meaning of Christmas by joining forces to decorate the streets of Moree for a traditional Christmas…
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Tourism industry set to grow
The Southern Downs and Granite Belt’s budding tourism industry is set to grow according to a new report. Southern Downs and Granite Belt: Tourism Market…
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Late night trading in Chinatown
Chinatown has come alive in the Shire of Broom, Western Australia (WA), as late night trading continues each month until August with food, shopping, free…
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Partners in art
Port Augusta City Council has been selected by Country Arts South Australia (SA) to establish a new Creative Communities Partnership Position. This partnership will see…
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Naracoorte Caves stories
Naracoorte Lucindale Council has devised an innovative way to promote South Australia’s only World Heritage site, the Naracoorte Caves. During 2017-2018 Council undertook an ambitious…
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Charging ahead against climate change
Northern Beaches Council, New South Wales, has introduced a range of incentives to encourage residents to take part in an innovative program to save energy…
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Levies increase as rate capping tabled – President’s comment
The March 2018 state election saw the first change of government in South Australia (SA) in 16 years, with the Liberal Party elected on a…
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3D printing helps reduce landfill
Thanks to the new 3D printing service offered by Mackay Regional Council Libraries, Queensland, innovators, creators, inventors, fixers and designers now have a cheap and…
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Little Black Book
Every man, no matter their age, should have a Little Black Book: a guide to men’s health services on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. Fraser Coast Council…
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Editorial
If I had not been already convinced that a federal election was imminent, my recent trip to the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General…
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Looking forward
A referendum on national recognition of Local Government was once again called for when almost 900 delegates congregated in Canberra last month for the annual…
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Library cuts are a low blow
Library cuts of 18 percent valued at more than $5 million announced in the 2018-19 New South Wales (NSW) Budget have been criticised by Wagga…










