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LGA asks state government to
Councils in South Australia (SA) are urging the Liberal Party to drop its rate capping policy and work with the Local Government Association (LGA) on…
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Collect your own tax
The Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA) is gearing up to launch its State Election Strategy at this month’s Annual General Meeting in Adelaide…
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Sportsfield usage audits*
The usage capacity of a sportsfield is defined as the amount of use that a playing surface can sustain before it deteriorates to a point…
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Local traders get the nod*
Local economic development gets a boost with 400 per cent growth in Local Supplier Marketplace and BuyRegional launch. New data reveals 400 per cent growth…
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Bunjil Place gets the leading edge*
The City of Casey in Melbourne’s outer southeast celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art entertainment and civic centre in late-October. ‘Bunjil Place’ is aptly…
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Smart bins think outside the cube
The City of Adelaide has installed three solar-powered smart bins, which use sensor technology to automatically compact waste. The ‘clean cube’ bins, supplied by South…
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Community engagement crosses cultures
The multicultural Shire of Katanning in Western Australia has creatively engaged its residents. Katanning, a small rural community of 4100 residents, is known as one…
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Whole-of-council approach to economic development
By Professor Lee Pugalis, University of Technology Sydney Economic development may not be a statutory local government undertaking, but economic factors and considerations inform day-to-day…
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Top tourism town awarded
The City of Mandurah in Western Australia has taken out top honours in this year’s GWN7 Top Tourism Town Awards, announced in September. Award winners…
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Open swim showcases shire
Lake Leschenaultia in the Shire of Mundaring is gearing up to welcome the wider Western Australian swimming community. The Shire of Mundaring’s fresh water lake,…
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Council takes on regional marketing
Southern Downs Regional Council in Queensland is returning the responsibility of marketing and promotion of tourism back to Council to support local businesses on the…
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Supporting tourism operators
The Coorong District Council will support tourism operators across the Coorong region to raise the bar ahead of a mass influx of visitors when The…
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