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A focus on towns not industries? – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
Professor Richard Holden of University New South Wales (UNSW) says we should provide tax incentives to coax expanding firms into regional centres, rather than propping…
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Sustainable dog bag switch
Noosa Council’s decision to introduce compostable dog waste bags could rid landfill of over a million plastic bags annually. It is estimated the initiative –…
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Game of drones
Western Downs Regional Council in southwest Queensland is positioning itself to become known as Australia’s ‘home of drones’. Unimpeded airspace, flat land and wide-open spaces:…
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Skills and support for small business
Inverell Shire in northern New South Wales is up-skilling small business owners by bringing renowned trainers to the region. Council launched the Energise Enterprise Program…
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New website accessible for all
Digital accessibility for all, whether that be for people with disability, those who are ageing, or residents who are culturally and linguistically diverse, is the…
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Fending off the rate capping threat – President’s comment
Mayor Lorraine Rosenberg, President Local Government Association of South Australia Less than a year out from the March 2018 State Election, rate capping is the…
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NGA and Regional Forum wrap-up
If the huge amount of positive feedback we received was any guide, this year’s National General Assembly (NGA) and associated events were well received and,…
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Reconciliation effort rewarded
A walking trail in the Rural City of Wangaratta has won the top award for Indigenous reconciliation for Victorian local governments. The Bullawah Cultural Trail…
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Councils muster recycling pride
The District Council of Orroroo Carrieton in South Australia has taken out the top prize of the MobileMuster awards this year. The mobile phone industry’s…
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Letter to the editor
“Smart Cities…for everybody” Dear LG Focus, What a worthwhile experience it was last month, attending the National General Assembly in Canberra. Delegates from around Australia…
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Editorial
A discussion on the ground at the National General Assembly centred on the lack of female speakers on panels – particularly those focused on technology.…
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Building tomorrow
Smart tech and building liveable communities were key points on the agenda at the Australian Local Government (ALGA) 2017 National General Assembly in Canberra. A…
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