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Planning, Cooperation Needed for Waste Strategy Goals
Coordinated planning and collaborative input will assist Western Australia (WA) in achieving shared waste goals, an independent report into performance of the State’s Waste Strategy…
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Report raises concerns about Goulburn Murray Basin Plan
A social and economic assessment of the Basin Plan for the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District (GMID) has raised concerns about the project. The…
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Local SES heroes honoured in Rockhampton
State Emergency Service volunteers were recognised for their service to the Central Queensland community at a ceremony held in Rockhampton on Sunday 16 October. Member…
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Parramatta to join national refugee initiative
City of Parramatta is set to join the nationwide Refugee Welcome Zone initiative, demonstrating its commitment to welcoming refugees into the community and enhancing cultural…
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Mike Baird fronts council conference
Premier Mike Baird fronted the Local Government Association of New South Wales (LGNSW) conference today – dodging a crowd campaigning against the State’s council amalgamations. …
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Development Assessment Panel changes superficial
Proposed changes to the Development Assessment Panel (DAP) process are superficial and will not redress many of the concerns identified by the Local Government sector…
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Ku-ring-gai Council recognised for disaster education
Ku-ring-gai Council’s Climate Wise Communities program has been recognised by the NSW Government through the Resilient Australia Awards. Mayor Jennifer Anderson and Council staff accepted…
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Moving your paper applications online: evaluating costs*
Digital transformation in government is considered to be a major undertaking. We have seen serious moves in this area in the UK and it is…
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‘Local solutions’ needed to combat entrenched poverty and disadvantage
Victoria’s peak social advocacy body, Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS), is sending every state MP, local council and community leader a blueprint to fight…
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Paralympic champion given key to the city
Paralympic gold medallist David Nicholas has been granted a Key to the City of Proserpine courtesy of the Whitsunday Regional Council. A commissioned portrait of…
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Accessible communication
Whitehorse City Council in Victoria is ensuring all community members have the opportunity to communicate with Council in a manner that meets their needs. The…
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Council streamlines accounting processes*
A New South Wales Council has streamlined accounting processes by restructuring its General Ledger using Civica’s Authority software applications The former Gosford City Council –…
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