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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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Parties come together to end all forced mergers
At the Save Our Councils Coalition rally on Sunday, all the major opposition parties committed to put party politics aside to help the new Berejiklian…
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Darebin Cr Ross appointment invalid
Councillor Coral Ross will not be eligible to accept Darebin City Council’s decision to appoint her as their Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) delegate. After…
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NSW could undo council amalgamations
The newly installed Berejiklian Government could choose to drop pending council amalgamations and undo those that have already gone ahead across New South Wales. It…
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Mayor encouraged by Premier support for regional projects
This month, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk visited the Maranoa on a whirlwind tour of the State’s Central West and announced $70 million in funding available for…
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Council’s high achievers – Adam Mrotek, Manager, Projects & Development Policy, City of Onkaparinga, South Australia
Urban and regional planner Adam Mrotek has worked across several growth councils and enjoys his current position as Manager, Projects & Development Policy at South…
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