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Councillor profiles – Mayor Lyn McLaughlin, Burdekin Shire Council
Water, water, waterWith the mighty Burdekin River, the huge reserves of the Burdekin Falls Dam and a massive underground aquifer, which lies just 10 metres…
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New book takes local government seriously
A new book from Institute for Public Policy and Governance, University of Technology Sydney (UTS: IPPG) researchers Bligh Grant and Joseph Drew provides a comprehensive…
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Time for a bed tax?
By Ken Gainger, General Manager Byron Shire Council Each year Byron Shire welcomes a growing number of Australian and international visitors to our beautiful surf…
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Promoting inclusive employment
In June the City of South Perth held its inaugural Disability Employment Business Sundowner to help connect employers with people with a disability seeking work.…
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Keeping shared-paths safe
Knox City Council in eastern Melbourne has unveiled a new shared-path safety campaign to protect both cyclists and pedestrians. The new static road safety signage…
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State-local partnership for Western Australia- President’s commen
WALGA’s annual convention in August provided an opportunity for elected members and senior staff from local governments around the state to network with one another;…
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Maintaining rural roads
Meander Valley Council in Tasmania is proving rural councils can make significant roadwork savings and efficiencies. As with most rural areas, unsealed roads make up…
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Mayors unite against hate
Mayor of Glen Eira City Council in eastern Melbourne has become the first to sign up to a campaign urging mayors to stand against racial…
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Coastal council sets the pace on climate
Douglas Shire has become the first Council in Queensland to complete the first two phases of a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS) under the State…
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Editorial
One has to feel for Gladys Berejiklian. Left to clean up the mess of her predecessor, the current New South Wales premier has had a…
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Climate control
New research shows that Australian local governments are tackling climate change without relying on help from other levels of government – and increasingly sharing their…
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Apartment composting
In partnership with Worm Lovers and Food Compost Food, the City of Stonnington in Melbourne has worked with local Owners Corporations to help set up…
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