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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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Editorial
As the dust settles on the freshly altered New South Wales local government landscape, and former councillors drearily peruse job listings, amalgamation decisions might have…
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Arts fever running high in the winter months
The City of Casey in Victoria is hosting a bumper program of winter arts events, encouraging residents to get moving, making and creating throughout the…
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Action on gender equity
The Baw Baw Shire Council in regional Victoria has endorsed a Gender Equity Action Plan, to help in the prevention of violence against women. A…
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Flexible rates for struggling dairy farmers
Colac Otway Shire Council in Victoria is offering lenient rate payment times to residents impacted by the dramatic drop in dairy prices. The southwest Victorian…
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Advocating for desperately-needed infrastructure funds
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), together with seven other peak bodies, has launched a joint infrastructure statement to publicly advocate for continued Commonwealth funding…
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