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Focus on the future – President’s comment
After a significant period of upheaval, all parts of the New South Wales local government sector are again focussing on the future and how best…
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Join us in Albany to shape the future of transport
The prosperity of our local communities, now and into the future, depends on the strength and capacity of our transport networks and how we adapt…
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Discussing asylum seeker settlement
The City of Ballarat in regional Victoria recently hosted a forum to address the future settlement of asylum seekers. More than 80 people from around…
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A wheelie safe city
The City of Fremantle in Western Australia is increasing community safety – on two wheels. Council’s Community Safety Team recently introduced bike patrols to respond…
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Editorial
Over the last few years, we’ve seen a huge surge in awareness around the importance of protecting our mental health. Campaigns such as R U…
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LGAQ says no to developer donation ban
In Queensland, the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) has handed down its report into local governments. The Commission’s ‘Operation Belcarra’ report focused on four councils:…
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Planning portal payment postponed
Local Government in South Australia (SA) will not contribute to the State’s new Planning Portal this year, saving some councils as much as $36,000. Councils…
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Plastic bags finally banned in the west
The Western Australian government announced yesterday that lightweight, single-use plastic shopping bags will be banned from 1 July 2018. The people of Fremantle can claim…
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High Achievers – Kieran Chappell General Manager Economic Development, Light Regional Council
Kieran Chappell grew up in the town of Kapunda an hour north of Adelaide – the main centre of Light Regional Council. After ten years…
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Rate capping inquiry hears small councils are struggling
While the Andrews Government advertises rate capping as a Fair Go system for Victorians, many councils are facing a decline in service provision according to…
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CityIGNITE 2017*
16–17 October; Sydney Town Hall We are in a new era of city competition. The rigid global urban hierarchy is breaking down as cities increasingly…
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King Island Council Embraces New MAGIQ Enterprise Systems*
King Island Council in Tasmania has successfully implemented the MAGIQ Enterprise finance and administration software platform from MAGIQ Software. Council’s decision to implement new business…
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