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Sounds of silence a big tick in Gapuwiyak
A noise reduction project by East Arnhem Regional Council turned out to have even better results than expected. In the small East Arnhem Land community…
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East meets West
The City of Mount Gambier has commenced works to transform a current rail corridor into a shared cycling/walking path that will join East and West…
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Mobile technology helps workflow
South Gippsland Shire Council is utilising mobile technology to make its operations run smoother and better assist its community. The regional Victorian council has developed…
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Mainmark helps address flood mitigation*
Concrete deterioration is a common challenge in the management of sewerage and waste water infrastructure, caused by ongoing exposure to harsh chemicals and gases associated…
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Local government backs marriage equality
In an emotional vote at the National General Assembly (NGA), the local government sector voted in favour of a motion to support marriage equality. Lord…
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Ancestral stories shared over breakfast
The Lord Mayor of Darwin Katrina Fong Lim enthralled the packed annual Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) breakfast at the National General Assembly. Mayor…
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From the politicians:
The Hon Paul Fletcher MPMinister for Major Projects, Territories and Local Government Minister Fletcher spoke on day two of the conference, highlighting the Coalition’s focus…
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2016 National Awards for Local Government
2016 National Awards for Local Government
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Have your say… Letters to the editor
This is your chance to speak up about current issues affecting your council. Please forward your letters to editorial@lgfocus.com.au Dear LG Focus,Time and again we…
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New South Wales council amalgamations and the waste contract pathway
By Dr Ron Wainberg, Technical Director MRA Consulting, and Kiera Crosariol, Environmental Consultant As New South Wales council amalgamations take effect, the councils impacted will…
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Local government should set its own agenda
Over the past weeks, the Victorian Local Goverance Association (VLGA) in concert with many mayors, councillors, CEOs and councils officers have been dissecting and debating…
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Gold Coast innovation ensures supercars stay on track
A secret bitumen ingredient guaranteed to withstand the stress of high performance race cars has been developed and laid on the GC600 race circuit. Mayor…
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