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Gearing up for the 2017 National Awards for Local Government
The Government’s annual awards for innovative local government projects is open for nominations. Minister for Local Government and Territories Fiona Nash said these awards recognise…
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Bush bursary sends doctors rural
Yass Valley Council in New South Wales is having success with a program that sends medical students to rural areas. Jarron Dodds, a 24-year-old medical…
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Adoption cuts animal euthanisation numbers
Fraser Coast Regional Council in Queensland has reported significant success in its animal adoption program. Last year 375 dogs and cats were adopted through the…
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Brightening the park
A park in Alpine Shire Council in Victoria has received a stunning splash of colour thanks to a project harnessing the creativity of local youth…
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Innovation and creativity – these are at the heart of how we can grow more connected communities
President’s comment When I was elected LGAQ President in October, I indicated that I saw the future for Queensland councils centred on connectivity. Building better…
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Celebrating Indigenous knowledge
Aurukun Shire Council in Queensland has officially re-opened an Indigenous Knowledge Centre to celebrate local culture and encourage lifelong learning. Treasurer and Minister for Aboriginal…
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Coastal council responds to climate challenges
The long and stunning coastline in Kingsborough in southeast Tasmania is apt for studying the effects of climate change on coastal communities. The Kingborough Council…
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Editorial
Local councils in New South Wales look to be granted a fresh start after the surprise resignation of Premier Mike Baird last month. It’s looking…
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Councils win out in Works for Queensland jobs program
Last month the Queensland Government announced Works for Queensland a $200 million program aimed at creating jobs in the state’s regional areas. The Local Government…
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Cooling down
As summer temperatures continue to sizzle, a unique project in Canada Bay, New South Wales has revitalised a local shopping strip by cooling down the…
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Not all councils unhappy with mergers
As the council amalgamation debate persists for the Berejiklian Government, not all merged councils are unhappy with the reform. Ian Tiley, administrator of Armidale Regional…
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Murray Darling Basin plans will hurt Queensland communities
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) and the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) have united in their calls for communities to have their say on…
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