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Community to Benefit From Shared Service Model says WALGA
Greater scope for shared services providing better outcomes for local communities has finally been provided to WA Local Governments with the passage of legislation through…
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Paving the way for sustainable road surfaces
Noosa Council is considering trialling new, sustainable road surfaces – including a product made from used printer cartridges. Director of Planning & Infrastructure Martin Drydale…
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50-year infrasturcture plan for the Barossa
The Barossa Council has announced plans for a regional, community infrastructure roadmap with a 50-year outlook. The ‘Generational Investment in the Barossa’ project was given…
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Green light for black spots in NT
The Federal Government has approved $2.1 million to fund 10 local government road upgrades across the Northern Territory under the Black Spot Program. Local Government…
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Mixed results for council amalgamations
The New South Wales council amalgamation process drags on, with mixed results for councils handed down by the Land and Environment Court earlier this week.…
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Increasing gender equity
Wollongong City Council has been recognised for its commitment to achieving gender equity. Council has received a Silver Award from the Australian Local Government Women’s…
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Record numbers ready to run the election race
Passionate citizens are ready to represent their communities, with 2135 candidates running in the 22 October council elections, an increase of 6.5 per cent since…
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Fixing the two-speed Tasmanian economy
The Tasmanian Government has announced a stimulus package available to local government areas in the State’s North. The Northern Economic Stimulus Package includes up to…
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Local knowledge vital for bushfire management says WALGA
The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) has welcomed last week’s announcement that the State’s bushfire service would be overhauled, but says further consultation with…
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Holden workers show interest in Portland
Glenelg Shire Council is confident of attracting a number of former South Australian automobile employees to fill the skill shortage in the booming local timber…
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Electric bikes for council
Randwick City Council is proving its commitment to sustainability and conservation with the addition of two electric bikes to its fleet of vehicles. Perfect for…
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Sharing services saves councils $1.2 million
Under a shared services agreement, a group of councils in Tasmania and the Northern Territory has saved over $1.2 million and exchanged more than 14,000…
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