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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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Building Better Regions Fund*
On 20 June 2016, the Australian Government announced a re-focus of the National Stronger Regions Fund (NSRF), to be known as the Building Better Regions…
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Reversing social disadvantage
Since 2013 Maribyrnong City Council has partnered with the local Braybrook community in an effort to deliver meaningful change to the disadvantaged area. Revitalising Braybrook…
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Aldermen offer personal treasures for auction
Aldermen from the City of Launceston will auction beloved personal items to promote environmental sustainability and community solidarity. From a giant teacup to a can…
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Top speakers confirmed for EDA National Economic Development Conference 2016*
The City of Swan is excited to have secured 20 high profile keynote speakers with considerable experience in economic development to spark strong discussion at…
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Smart Cities Plan – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
The Abbott Government walked away from urban development, and Conservative governments are wary of using the term ‘plan’. So blow me down if the Turnbull…
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Craigieburn Park for future generations*
A regional aquatic centre in Craigieburn has broken new ground in design with its iconic roof profile. The distinctive design can be seen from every…
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