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MAV top job back in site for Cr Ross
Interim President of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), Councillor Coral Ross, may have a shot at retaining the top position at the association, after…
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A day for recognition and welcome
Across Australia, local councils are celebrating their outstanding citizens as part of annual Australia Day proceedings. Each year many local governments stage community awards to…
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Fresh Premier fresh start in NSW
The local government sector has welcomed New South Wales’ (NSW) new Premier Gladys Berejiklian, and described her commitment to listen to communities as a “fresh…
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ALGA continues pressure to reverse FAG freeze
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has continued to advocate for the restoration of the indexation of Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) in this year’s Federal…
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Local communities will benefit from new jobs program
The Palaszczuk Government’s $200 million Works for Queensland program will deliver a shot in the arm for regional communities in need of healthy jobs growth,…
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Local communities will benefit from new jobs program
The Palaszczuk Government’s $200 million Works for Queensland program will deliver a shot in the arm for regional communities in need of healthy jobs growth,…
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Local government sector responds to NSW premier resignation
The New South Wales Premier Mike Baird made the surprise announcement this morning that he would resign from politics halfway through his current term. Throughout…
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Remote rural road comes up to scratch
Isaac Regional Council has achieved success in road rehabilitation using an Australian made product on a road previously declared ‘too hard’. Covering approximately 58,000 sq…
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Reasons why you should ‘Be the Balance’!*
Registration opens for the Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) Biennial Conference. Secure your place today for the National JLT- ALGWA Conference in Launceston, 11–13…
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Sports surface saves water*
Urban pitches can be so much more than just a playing surface. They should be regarded as multifunctional turf systems, providing essential ecosystem services for…
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New scholarship to support professional development of local government practitioners*
The University of Technology Sydney Centre for Local Government (UTS:CLG) has launched a new scholarship designed to support local government professionals seeking to broaden their…
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Big jobs, small bucks with Australian road maintenance innovation PolyCom*
Road maintenance costs rise daily as construction becomes more challenging. The flow on effect is the inability to sustain acceptable standards for road users and…
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