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20 year anniversary*
Coffs Harbour City Council is organising the 20th Anniversary Local Government Information Technology Conference at Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, 29 November…
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Equipment sharing drives savings
Armidale Regional Council in New South Wales is sharing council equipment with the community to drive savings. The Council recently purchased a new soil aerator,…
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Lawn-mowing robot on trial
Under the cover of darkness, a robot is keeping one of Cairns’ premier outdoor venues in check. Cairns Regional Council in Queensland is trialling a…
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Helping people stay on their feet
The City of Armadale in Western Australia is conducting a pilot program to train residents in preventing falls by older adults. Council rvecently received a…
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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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