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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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South Australian councils call for population growth strategy
The Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA) is calling for a more strategic approach to stop the state’s population decline. The Australian Electoral Commission…
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One million dollar dividend paid to council
On 17 August 2017, East Arnhem Regional Council received a dividend payment of one million dollars ($1,000,000) from its subsidiary, Latitude 12 Pty Ltd. This…
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Preparing businesses for digital future
The City of Swan in Western Australia is helping local businesses become digital-ready. According to a recent study by the Committee for Economic Development of…
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Head in the clouds
Noosa Council in Queensland has reported significant energy savings since transitioning to a cloud-based computing system. Since 2014, Noosa Council has been pioneering cloud-based technology.…
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