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Budget success
The South East Queensland Mayors (SEQ) has campaigned successfully for a fair chunk of infrastructure funding for their region. The organisation responded positively to the…
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Management champions
LG Professionals Australia has announced the regional winners of the Australasian Management Challenge. The Australasian Management Challenge is a forum for current and emerging local…
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Extracting the greatest value from existing unsealed roads with field-proven PolyCom*
Reducing costs with PolyCom Stabilising Aid is the answer to cost-effective and efficient unsealed road management. Specifically formulated to extend the life of the road,…
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Local stories told online*
The City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria is encouraging residents and visitors to upload stories about their neighbourhoods to the new ‘My Local Neighbourhood’ feature on…
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iFerret providing dramatic transformation for local councils*
The iFerret search and discovery solution developed by iPLATINUM is now installed at 35 councils across Australia and New Zealand and is becoming widely recognised…
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Career development with local focus, national reach*
Working in the local government sector requires specialist knowledge that needs continuous updating. The constantly evolving operating environment and challenges in different organisations mean there…
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Separating fact from opinion: the key to true transparency*
By Rob Cook, Marketing Manager, TenderLink “You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts.” It’s a quote often…
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NSW council amalgamations: 19 new, 9 pending
New South Wales Premier Mike Baird and Local Government Minister Paul Toole have released the highly anticipated list of New South Wales council mergers. It…
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State budget fails to impress in the west
The City of Cockburn in the southern suburbs of Perth has been left with a shortfall of $160 million to complete the vital new city…
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Councils raise the rainbow flag
To show support for International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), held annually on 17 May, councils across the country are hoisting rainbow flags above…
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Floodplain conference brings key stakeholders together
The 56th Floodplain Management Australia Conference opened today in Nowra, New South Wales. This year’s conference is being held at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre and…
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PM under pressure over amalgamations
As the fall out from New South Wales council amalgamations continues, it might prove a bit too close to home for Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.…
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