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ALGA’s Call for Case Studies – Local Government Regional Cooperation on Regional Transport Plans
In the lead-up to the 2016 National Local Roads and Transport Congress to be held from 9 – 11 November in Toowoomba, Queensland, ALGA is…
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North Burnett and South Burnett
North Burnett / South Burnett
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Town crier champion crowned
“Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!” was the triumphant call heard across the Redland Showgrounds on the weekend as 15 town criers from across Australia and New Zealand…
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You are not alone
In an effort to make the City of Melville more dementia-friendly for the growing number of residents now living with the disease, the community are…
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Saving our local animals and plants on threatened species day
Shoalhaven City Council has been working with local schools to highlight national Threatened Species Day held each year on 7 September. Threatened Species Day is…
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Golden Plains wins at LGPro Aged and Disability Services Awards
Golden Plains Shire Council’s Aged and Disability team has won the ‘Outstanding program/project’ award at last night’s LGPro Aged and Disability Services 2016 Awards. The…
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Council group helps men escape isolation
A Council-run group dedicated to helping isolated men get back into the community has received recognition through a grant worth $1600 from ClubGRANTS NSW. Run…
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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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