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Leaking mains fixed in two days*
Ground engineering specialist Mainmark has successfully repaired a leaking water main in Lismore, New South Wales, completing the project in just two days with minimal…
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Refugee dads learn to cycle safe
Newcastle City Council has teamed up with Catholic Care and a support agency to teach recently arrived refugees how to cycle safely in Australia. Seven…
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Joining the neighbourhood
Three councils in metropolitan Victoria have been selected to join The Neighbourhood Project, a program to transform underused locations into vibrant community spaces. Cardinia Shire…
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Increasing food security for residents
Baw Baw Shire Council in Victoria recently hosted workshops exploring the causes of food insecurity and how food relates to the workplace. The Food Sensitive…
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Wondering if new bigger trucks will impact on your roads?*
The 2016 National Local Roads and Transport Congress is shaping up to be one of the year’s most interesting events. The Australian Local Government Association…
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Multicultural community gathers for inaugural forum
In partnership with the multicultural sector, Sunshine Coast Council hosted the inaugural Sunshine Coast Multicultural Conversations, spotlighting the region’s cultural diversity. Mayor Mark Jamieson said…
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Changing attitudes
By securing a seat at the decision-making table, councillors across Australia are helping to change attitudes and bring disability into the ordinary. Rod Campbell had…
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Editorial
Is it just me, or has a tone of nationwide disappointment soaked through this month? As we continue to pick through the wreckage of the…
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Students learn of life in a refugee camp
Wollongong has a long history of supporting refugees and Wollongong City Council is helping educate students about the realities facing those forced to flee their…
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Food safety to improve*
Food inspectors go mobile with data collection and automation. Food safety is always a hot topic. Ensuring the community remains food safe, inspectors are efficient…
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Working together through economic transition
Mayor Troy PickardALGA President Now that Federal Parliament has returned and this term of Government is well underway, it is timely to reflect on what…
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Integrating local government into the decision-making process
President’s comment LG Professionals Australia is the leading professional association representing local government practitioners throughout Australia and looks forward to holding discussions in Canberra to…
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