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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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Mayors learn smart lessons in Singapore
Efficient public transport, smart technology and innovation, and the delivery of cost effective civic services were just part of the lessons seven South East Queensland…
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Ban the bag in the west
A State-wide ban on single use plastic bags would reduce litter and contamination and has the support of the Local Government sector according to the…
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Councillors turn down large pay rise
The Mayor and Councillors of Liverpool City Council in metropolitan New South Wales are keeping their pay packets in check – rejecting a potential rise…
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Motor vehicle concessions remain
Councils in Western Australia (WA) have been given a reprieve with the State Government’s announcement that they will not stop the motor vehicle licensing concessions…
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Rates help pay for State’s big spending budget
The South Australian Premier Jay Wetherill described the budget announced last Thursday as a “traditional Labor budget”. Designed to stimulate employment in the face of…
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National General Assembly of Local Government 2017
The National General Assembly of Local Government 2017 opened in Canberra last night with welcome drinks in the Exhibition Hall. Captured at the Local Government…
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Sale of toll road should buy better public transport
New South Wales’ (NSW) sell off of the Sydney Motorway Corporation will help fund the final stage of the WestConnex Motorway but can locals expect…
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In transition
Regions around the country are in economic transition and local governments are helping their communities to embrace economic diversity while building on regional strengths. As…
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