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Budget ignores local roads
The Federal Budget has left local government funding untouched with key programs such as Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) and Roads to Recovery (R2R) to continue…
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The price of recycling
Since February Australian councils have felt the impact of China’s National Sword policy, which radically reduced the value of recyclable rubbish on the world market,…
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The price of recycling
Since February Australian councils have felt the impact of China’s National Sword policy, which radically reduced the value of recyclable rubbish on the world market,…
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LGAQ condemns call for council commission
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) is outraged by suggestions a ‘public service-style commission’ is needed to rule over councils across Queensland. The report…
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LGAQ condemns call for council commission
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) is outraged by suggestions a ‘public service-style commission’ is needed to rule over councils across Queensland. The report…
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Multicultural food
Glenorchy City Council, Tasmania, Taste of the World Festival showcased food, dance, music and cultural activities from across the globe. This unique one-day festival, held…
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Multicultural food
Glenorchy City Council, Tasmania, Taste of the World Festival showcased food, dance, music and cultural activities from across the globe. This unique one-day festival, held…
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New mobile library van
Mid-western Regional Council, New South Wales, has unveiled its new state-of-the-art mobile library van that will continue to deliver a longstanding valuable service to residents…
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New mobile library van
Mid-western Regional Council, New South Wales, has unveiled its new state-of-the-art mobile library van that will continue to deliver a longstanding valuable service to residents…
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Worthy recipient of Women’s Day award
Lake Macquarie Council’s Aboriginal Community Development Officer, Maree Edwards, was recognised at the New South Wales (NSW) Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government. Held…
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Worthy recipient of Women’s Day award
Lake Macquarie Council’s Aboriginal Community Development Officer, Maree Edwards, was recognised at the New South Wales (NSW) Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government. Held…
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Striking a balance between technical liability and commercial considerations*
It is often presumed that complaint resolutions necessarily involve winners and losers and that may be so in the adversarial culture of the legal system.…