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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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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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