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Rise in percentage of female councillors
President’s comment Last month Victoria became the first State Government to set gender targets for elected councillors and mayors. The State Government also promised support…
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Automated meters save water and money
Federation Council recently completed a water meter replacement and Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) project, which is already having a positive impact on the local community.…
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Music video helps residents prepare
The Banana Shire in Queensland has run a successful community engagement program to prepare residents for natural disaster – which included filming an educational music…
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100 years of local government
Renmark Paringa Council in South Australia recently celebrated 100 years of local government in the area. To mark the occasion the community gathered at the…
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Editorial
No doubt many of us breathed a sigh of relief as we flicked our calendars over and ushered in the New Year. Local Government had…
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The year ahead
As we settle into the new working year, Australia’s state and territory local government associations tell us what’s on the horizon for their member councils…
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Adelaide to become 10 Gigabit city
The City of Adelaide is moving ahead with plans to create a ‘Ten Gigabit Network’, which aims to position the South Australian capital as a…
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Studies show cost effective Olympic Games secure gold for bid cities
Investigations are underway into a potential South East Queensland (SEQ) bid for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. A study released this week estimates a…
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LGNSW weighs in on state planning reform
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) has raised concerns over the NSW Government’s overhaul of the state’s planning system. NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes said the proposed…
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Perth councils divided over Roe 8 project
Councils across metropolitan Perth are polarised over the announcement that Labor would not support the controversial Roe 8 development if elected in the forthcoming State…
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Local government leaders explore latest in innovation
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) representatives and business executives dedicated to helping councils lift their productivity will soon embark on an international tour to…
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PM ducking responsibility on housing affordability
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull appears to be ducking responsibility on the issue of housing affordability, Local Government New South Wales (LGNSW) said today. LGNSW President…