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Editorial
Local Government Focus visited Tasmania last month to attend the annual Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) conference. Troy Pickard, president of the Australian Local…
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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,It is with sorrow…
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Syrian refugees welcomed
Some of the first refugees to be settled as part of Australia’s intake in response to the Middle Eastern crisis have been welcomed by Ku-ring-gai…
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Capture community concerns to turn rate cap debate
President’s comment As the economic downturn continues and state governments come under increasing pressure, rate capping has become an issue for the Local Government sector…
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Power to the People Conference*
Australia’s only national community engagement conference. Community engagement is the new ‘must have’ local government skill. The 2016 Power to the People Conference, convened by…
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Recycling in many languages
Whitehorse City Council in Victoria is communicating recycling messages in multiple languages. Five short videos are now making it easier for Whitehorse residents across different…
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A proactive approach to rural road renewal
The City of Busselton in Western Australia is making sure road funding goes to the rural areas that need it most. Located in the State’s…
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City of Eindhoven’s expert to speak at Lighting Summit*
City of Eindhoven’s lighting expert will speak at the forthcoming Smart Lighting Summit in Melbourne on 6-7 September. Throughout Australia a rising number of successful…
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Investing in collaboration*
The City of Swan will host the EDA 2016 National Economic Development Australia Conference from October 5-7 at the Mandoon Estate & Homestead Brewery in…
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Councillor profiles – This month from Mayor Bridget Archer George Town Council, Tasmania
At the river mouthGeorge Town and the East Tamar region in Tasmania are uniquely located to offer exciting opportunities to invest, live and visit. The…
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Councillor profiles – This month from Mayor Phil Vickers West Coast Council, Tasmania
World heritage and mining historyThe West Coast Council covers over 9500sq km and is located on the West Coast of Tasmania. With a population of…
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Citizen science earns UN gong
The City of Boroondara in Victoria has won a United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day award for a local biodiversity project. The award…
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