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Small beginnings
City of Sydney Lord Mayor, Clover Moore, has re-opened the popular playground on Redfern’s Kepos Street, following upgrade work over summer. The Lord Mayor said…
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ALGWA bursary supporting women
The Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) Victorian Branch has announced that applications are now open for the 2018 Bursary Award for women working in…
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Home grown training
King Island Council will pilot a new vocational technical and further education (TAFE) course hoping to entice local youth to stay on the island. Funded…
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The real value of local government – President’s comment
I would like to share with you for a moment some interesting facts about local government. Queensland councils spend around $10 billion a year on…
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358 new trees
Blacktown City Council, New South Wales, has planted 358 trees along Carlisle Avenue, in Mt Druitt, as part of a project to “green” the major…
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Electric super highway
Noosa Shire Council has plugged into the State’s Electric Super Highway, giving eco-tourism and Noosa’s emissions-reduction efforts a welcome boost. Noosa is among more than…
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Cultural diversity crown winner
City of Greater Dandenong, on the southeast edge of Melbourne is now Australia’s most culturally diverse community. The latest Census figures reveal the level of…
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Airport noise fund a good first step
The Federal Government has acknowledged that airport noise is an important issue for residents of Western Sydney with a commitment of $75million to noise abatement.…
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Recycling fallout continues
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is warning that China’s ban on certain types of recycling material could see all Victorians facing a rate increase…
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Water is a hot topic
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has waded into the Murray Darling Basin water fight accusing the Greens and Federal Labor of playing short…
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Benefits for working parents
Toowoomba Regional Council in Queensland is providing its staff with increased benefits and flexibility, in particular for working parents and carers. Toowoomba Regional Council recognised…
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National Awards for Local Government (the Awards)*
Every day, local governments throughout Australia are working hard and are dedicated to bettering the lives of every day Australians and their communities. As the…
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