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Local community infrastructure is at risk
A significant proportion of Australia’s local community infrastructure is at risk of disrepair – with an estimated $27 billion of community facilities in need of…
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Innovation is key
The 2016 Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) discussed the innovation needed to solve the problems facing Australian cities and regions. “In…
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Editorial
We are living in uncertain times. As this edition goes to press, federal votes continue to be tallied, with an outcome still not in sight.…
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Water recycling project making a splash
A City of Sydney recycled water project – which harvests and treats up to 850 million litres of stormwater a year – has won a…
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Professional development for women
LGPro is running two events this month for Victorian women working in local government. The two events promoting professional development for women are being held…
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The national charge
A national program that supports elder residents in electric wheelchairs is calling on local governments to get involved. Scooters and wheelchairs are an essential aid…
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Examining the state of the regions
For 18 years, the State of the Regions report series has presented the latest statistical indicators on the performance of Australian regions and analysed the…
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Council goes to school
Cairns Regional Council has used its resources to prepare a suite of activities and toolkits for the region’s school curriculums. The Teacher’s Link program aims…
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Building a resilient city
Councils across Melbourne have joined together, along with community organisations and the Victorian Government, to plan for a more resilient city. The Resilient Melbourne Strategy…
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Helping patients make fresh tracks
Ku-ring-gai Council on Sydney’s north shore is working in partnership with the Fresh Tracks Foundation to improve the lives of patients with an acquired brain…
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Developing a Toolkit For Change*
Parks and Leisure Australia’s 20th National Conference coming in October. Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) are coming to Adelaide for the 20th National Conference being…
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Rediscovering well-developed policy – a role for local government – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
Laura Tingle (Australian Financial Review) wrote an excellent ‘Quarterly Essay’ last month, which received special attention around Canberra. It was about the role of memory…
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