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Strengthening regional links
From Monday, daily flights will take off between regional New South Wales centres, Newcastle and Dubbo. FlyPelican will operate two daily return services – one…
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Council speaks up against NSW greyhound racing ban
Richmond Valley Council in northeast New South Wales has questioned whether the State Government’s greyhound racing ban is necessary. At its meeting tomorrow, the Council…
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New local government minister announced
In the freshly unveiled Turnbull Government ministry, Fiona Nash has been announced as the new Local Government Minister. Deputy Leader of the National Party, Ms…
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Electoral Commission of Queensland to Investigate local elections
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) has launched an investigation into the financial campaign activity surrounding the Gold Coast City Council elections. The Commission will…
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Woollahra judgement disapointing
Woollahra judgement a disappointment for local democracy, claims SOCC but vows to continue the fight Save Our Councils Coalition (SOCC) concurs with Woollahra Council’s Mayor…
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Council lures Pokemon Go users
The City of Logan is adding an extra enticement for people to get down to its Eats and Beats festival this Friday. The festival, in…
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Gearing up for National Local Government Twitter Day
Hashtags at the ready, it’s Local Government Twitter Day next week and councils across Australia are being encouraged to take part. Coordinated by the Australian…
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Former councillors continue to represent
At its Council meeting on 25 July City of Parramatta confirmed the makeup of its Local Representation Advisory Committee (LRAC) and Former Councillor Representation Committee…
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South East Queensland mayors vie for 2028 Olympics
A pre-feasibility report released by the Mayors of South Queensland (SEQ) yesterday has shown the region could be a viable contender for the 2028 Olympic…
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World Hepatitis Day highlights treatment improvements
Assistant Minister for Health Meegan Fitzharris on Wednesday met clinicians and community organisations ahead of World Hepatitis Day to highlight progress in the Australian Capital…
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Suiting up for a cause
Sydney marathon runner Mike Tozer broke the world record for running a half marathon in a business suit this weekend in Blacktown. Mr Tozer was…
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Action on emissions
Australian councils are addressing climate change at a grassroots level. Last December, the Mayor of Byron Shire Council was in Paris. Along with a handful…
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