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Support for children, teens and young people
More than 16,000 young people attended the Geelong City’s youth programs during 2022-23, while 6,154 hours of enhanced Maternal and Child Health service was delivered…
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Councils seek continued engagement on planning decision
The release of higher density housing plans for Sydney and regional centres has forced councils to again seek urgent talks with the State Government on…
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Bitter blow for Geelong
The Federal Government’s decision to cancel the Geelong Fast Rail project is a bitter blow for the people of Geelong and the region. Having promised…
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Heart Foundation welcomes passing of new tobacco laws
The Heart Foundation welcomes the passing of the Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Bill 2023 in Parliament today as a critical action to prevent…
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NSW Digital Connectivity Index uncovers the state of internet connectivity across NSW
People and communities are set to benefit from the launch of the NSW Digital Connectivity Index, providing government agencies, councils and businesses with access to…
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Federal infrastructure cutbacks had to happen
Councils are screaming Blue Murder about the Albanese Government’s decision to cancel funding for 82 infrastructure projects as a result of an independent review. But…
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Destination and Visitor Economy Conference for Tweed
Tweed Shire Council has won the right to host the 2025 Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Destination and Visitor Economy Conference which is the largest local…
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Brisbane takes the lead as ratepayers look for more options
New American Express research has found just over a third (34 per cent) of Australians dealing with council bills are frustrated by the lack of…
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Welcome to Moree Plains
As Mayor of the Moree Plains Shire, I would like to welcome you to our unique and diverse region at the heart of the most…
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Quirky award-winning program
A quirky, funny and quintessentially Sunshine Coast campaign to lure businesses to the region has claimed not one but two international gold awards. The entertaining…
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Volunteer program celebrated
The City of Hobart’s longest running and most popular volunteer program celebrated 30 years of caring for Hobart’s native forests, woodlands, and grasslands in late…
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Saving money on waste
Strong advocacy and leadership by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) and local governments has resulted in new national packaging standards and reforms that will…
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