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Saving on height and width roadside works
Mitchell Shire Council’s Works Department is achieving more than twice the work on nearly half the budget with a new approach to roadside height and…
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The popularity of the new hi-tech LUXMANN CORNEA® LED streetlights*
More and more Local Governments are adopting the new hi-tech LUXMANN CORNEA® LED streetlights, which, as was reported in our April issue, received a glowing…
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Low-entry trucks improve driver safety
Lake Macquarie City Council in New South Wales has introduced vehicles that are easy for drivers to enter and exit during bulk waste collections. Low-entry…
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Sounds of silence a big tick in Gapuwiyak
A noise reduction project by East Arnhem Regional Council turned out to have even better results than expected. In the small East Arnhem Land community…
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East meets West
The City of Mount Gambier has commenced works to transform a current rail corridor into a shared cycling/walking path that will join East and West…
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Mobile technology helps workflow
South Gippsland Shire Council is utilising mobile technology to make its operations run smoother and better assist its community. The regional Victorian council has developed…
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Mainmark helps address flood mitigation*
Concrete deterioration is a common challenge in the management of sewerage and waste water infrastructure, caused by ongoing exposure to harsh chemicals and gases associated…
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Local government backs marriage equality
In an emotional vote at the National General Assembly (NGA), the local government sector voted in favour of a motion to support marriage equality. Lord…
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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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