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Survey reveals why councillors stand
A Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) survey of successfully elected councillors has revealed the most common reasons that motivated them to stand for council and…
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Terms of rate cap misleading, says MAV
The Municipal Association of Victoria has said ratepayers have been “misled” by the terms of the Victorian Government’s 2.5 percent rate rise cap, as individual…
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Mayors warn of looming crisis in outer suburbs
Mayors from outer suburbs around the country gathered in Canberra last week to vent their frustration at the piecemeal approach to infrastructure in our great…
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Traditional owners recognised on the eve of NAIDOC week
A hard fought battle has been resolved in Queensland, granting the Barada Barna people and Widi people official recognition as the traditional owners of their…
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Historic public mural to be conserved
City of Parramatta Council will conserve a significant mid-20th century public mural ahead of the demolition of the former Chambers building in Parramatta Square. The…
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Federal backlash in amalgamated New South Wales
As the federal vote tally winds up, New South Wales has recorded the highest swing against the Turnbull Government – with harsh swings in areas…
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Australian sprawl
Australian cities are booming; how can we ensure outer suburbs don’t get left behind? Three-quarters of Australia’s populatiotn now lives in a major city, making…
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Editorial
Now we have had time to digest the budget how have our peers viewed it? Mayor Troy Pickard, President of Australian Local Government Association…
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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, I write to…
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Council quick to act after devastating fire
Last month, a fire damaged a popular arts studio for people with a disability, but Hornsby Shire Council was ready to help. Staff members at…
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Fixing main street tax loopholes
Inner Sydney’s Leichhardt Council is proposing changes to the tax system that would encourage landlords to keep commercial properties tenanted. Mayor of Leichhardt, Darcy Byrne,…
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Local government’s election plan for an innovative and prosperous Australia
Mayor Troy PickardALGA President The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has launched its 2016 Federal election plan, Local Government’s Plan for an Innovative and Prosperous…
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