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Celebrating seniors
Councils across Queensland have partnered with the Council of the Ageing (COTA) to deliver this year’s Seniors Week, which runs 13-21 August. The week-long initiative…
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New code of conduct spurs administrative debacle
Unrest is unfolding in Victoria over the news that more than 100 Councillors across the state could be disqualified – including 13 whole councils. It…
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Saving time with Timebank
A new community volunteer program Ku-ring-gai Council is helping set up a local ‘Timebanking’ volunteering network and in partnership with NSW Volunteering is hosting a…
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Council calls for gambling reform
Victorian local government area, Brimbank City Council, is calling on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to take action on gambling reform. Council approved a motion on…
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Celebrate childrens book week
Australia’s top children’s books will come to life across Isaac Regional Council this Children’s Book Week. Mayor Anne Baker said to celebrate the Isaac Libraries…
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Tiny town gets friendly award
The town of Withcott in the Lockyer Valley has been awarded the title of Queensland’s Friendliest Town for 2016 by environmental movement Keep Queensland Beautiful.…
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ACT to be a safe haven
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has become a part of the Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV) Scheme, meaning refugees in Canberra will have greater access…
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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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