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NSW Government backs down on mergers
The New South Wales Government has announced it will walk away from the amalgamations impacting 14 metropolitan councils, which were being contested in court. The…
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Fifty years in local government
After a career of more than 50 years in the local government sector, General Manger of Lake Macquarie City Council, Brian Bell, has called it…
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Tasmania’s troubled waters
The Tasmanian Government yesterday released the draft legislation it will present to Parliament in order to take over TasWater. The legislation establishes a new Government…
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New complaints system for Queensland
The Queensland Government will introduce an Independent Assessor to consider all complaints against councillors, in a move to reform local government. Local councils have welcomed…
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Unreserved about reserves
The Toodyay Shire in Western Australia boasts a number of stunning nature reserves. The Toodyay Shire covers an area of 1600 square kilometres and straddles…
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Australia Day change up to each council says ALGA
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has clarified its position on the contentious resolution for councils to lobby the Federal Government to change the Australia…
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Technology makes procurement sustainable*
By Rob Cook, Marketing Manager, TenderLink According to a popular definition, business sustainability involves the management and coordination of environmental, social and financial demands and…
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Tropical urbanism scoops highest accolade
An award-winning collaborative study into tropical urbanism in Cairns has claimed the title of Australia’s Best Planning Idea – Small Project at the 2017 Planning…
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Easy Guides make safety easy*
When James Tennant taught factory workers how to read and speak English, he noticed a problem. There were no easy-to-read training books to help workers…
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LED lighting to save millions
The Local Government Association (SA) is working towards transitioning councils to LED street lighting, with projections of saving South Australian communities up to $196 million…
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Roof upgrade saves thousands
A thermal insulation upgrade to the roof of the local entertainment and convention centre will save the Mackay Regional Council between $10,000 and $15,000 per…
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Stormwater intelligence
Brimbank City Council in Victoria has developed and adopted the use of cutting edge technology, artificial intelligence and CCTV to monitor and maintain the ongoing…
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