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Healthy communities receive due recognition*
The Heart Foundation Local Government Awards recognise councils that demonstrate best practice in creating healthier communities. Mid Murray Council (South Australia) and City of Sydney…
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Councillor profiles – Councillor Greg Conkey OAM, Mayor City of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales
Vibrant city Wagga Wagga is a vibrant progressive city – the largest in inland New South Wales. It boasts a population of 64,000. The Council…
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Councillor profiles – Councillor Darriea Turley, Mayor Broken Hill City Council, New South Wales
Mining heritageBroken Hill is over 133 years old. Known for its history as a mining town, it was recently declared as Australia’s first heritage-listed city.…
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Finding a smart way forward
The Rockhampton Region is on its way to becoming Australia’s first Smart Regional Centre with the implementation of a new digital strategy. The ‘Rockhampton Region:…
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A push for more library funding
Blacktown City Council has called on the New South Wales Government to resume its responsibility for library funding. “The original agreement with local councils was…
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Synthetic turf good enough for FIFA
City of Swan in Western Australia has built the largest synthetic playing surface in the southern hemisphere. As many council areas in Western Australia face…
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Council stands against domestic violence
Glenorchy City Council in Tasmania is taking a strong stand against domestic violence, instituting a special initiative to encourage cultural change within the Council and…
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Funding roadblock
Under the Building Better Regions Fund, funding is now out of reach for councils in fast-growing outer suburbs. In June this year, it was announced…
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Residents design their own homes
The City of Fremantle will trial a European model for developing innovative urban communities, which invites residents to design their own homes. The European inspired…
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Better internet access improves services in the Territory
Major IT upgrades are being rolled out across West Arnhem Regional Council (WARC) community offices, which will ensure more reliable access across the Northern Territory…
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Refreshing libraries in the Territory
President’s comment The Northern Territory Government has engaged with KPMG to work with the Northern Territory Library (NTL) to undertake a series of consultation activities…
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Editorial
It’s a sad truth that council bashing is almost a national sport in this country. Local governments prove an easy target and have to face…
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