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Councils to shoulder water and sewerage reform
The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) and the TasWater Owners Group, whilst acknowledging the need to deal with the issue of delivering potable water…
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Mayor thanks community for kindness in wake of tragedy
The Burdekin Shire Mayor has thanked the community for its kindness and support in the wake of a fatal stabbing at a local backpackers hostel…
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Aborigines urged to stand for local government
A pioneer of Aboriginal representation in local government, Gunnedah councillor Gwen Griffen, has urged other indigenous people to consider standing for their local council, during…
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Meals on Wheels celebrated
Councils are today participating in National Meals on Wheels Day to celebrate the great efforts of more than 78,000 volunteers who help to deliver nutritious…
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Home of Great Barrier Reef urges climate action
Douglas Shire Council will urge the State Government to lead Queensland towards a low carbon future as part of its submission to the Department of…
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Local community infrastructure is at risk
A significant proportion of Australia’s local community infrastructure is at risk of disrepair – with an estimated $27 billion of community facilities in need of…
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Innovation is key
The 2016 Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) discussed the innovation needed to solve the problems facing Australian cities and regions. “In…
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Editorial
We are living in uncertain times. As this edition goes to press, federal votes continue to be tallied, with an outcome still not in sight.…
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Water recycling project making a splash
A City of Sydney recycled water project – which harvests and treats up to 850 million litres of stormwater a year – has won a…
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Professional development for women
LGPro is running two events this month for Victorian women working in local government. The two events promoting professional development for women are being held…
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The national charge
A national program that supports elder residents in electric wheelchairs is calling on local governments to get involved. Scooters and wheelchairs are an essential aid…
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Examining the state of the regions
For 18 years, the State of the Regions report series has presented the latest statistical indicators on the performance of Australian regions and analysed the…
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