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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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International flights a game-changer for Canberra Region
President’s comment The confirmation of direct international flights connecting Canberra to Singapore and Wellington is the realisation of a long held ambition for the city…
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Defibrillators for sportsgrounds
Blacktown City Council has become the first council in New South Wales to place a defibrillator in every sporting venue across the council area. Under…
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Encouraging young women in local government
The Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) Victorian chapter held its annual conference in April, broaching questions on how to best attract younger women to…
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Hay bales go viral
The inaugural Blayney Hay Bale Art Challenge stoked creativity in the regional New South Wales area and attracted impressive exposure across the web. Local property…
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Incubating social entrepreneurs
In an Australian first, Adelaide City Council is calling for entrepreneurial residents to join its Social Ventures Incubator Program. The world-class program, supported by industry…
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