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Top 10 regional transport priorities named
Six Victorian municipalities in the Loddon Campaspe corridor have signed-up to a new strategy that prioritises key transport projects needed to drive future progress in…
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Hard data can help councils weather the challenge of reform
In 2012, LG Professionals, NSW – in collaboration with PwC Australia – began preparing councils for prospective mergers by developing a benchmarking program and set…
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Rate capping variation decision handed down
The Essential Services Commission today announced its decision on rate cap variations in Victoria – three councils have had their applications rejected. Nine councils applied…
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Old newspaper heralds recycling message
A 30-year-old newspaper recovered from Noosa’s landfill is helping promote recycling at local schools. Council’s Sustainability Officer Emma Menzies said, “Besides a history lesson the…
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Aurukun mayor speaks out on community unrest
Last night Queensland State of Origin captain Johnathan Thurston voiced his support for the town of Aurukun, after ongoing unrest in the North Queensland community. …
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Weathering the storm
New South Wales councils are recuperating from the weekend’s storms and counting the cost of damage done to their local areas. Wollongong City Lord Mayor…
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Indigenous leaders gather in Cairns
Close to 100 mayors, councillors and chief executives of Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander councils will gather in Cairns this week. Health, law and…
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Disaster relief
Disaster relief funding has been announced for 37 New South Wales local governments in areas affected by floods. The Federal and State governments will jointly…
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Assistance for Tasmania
After a week of devastating storms, Tasmanian councils will now be able to seek financial assistance to rebuild their communities. Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery…
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Saying welcome
Local governments are discovering economic advantages to supporting migrants and refugees and a new network is encouraging councils to share their knowledge. In 2009, the…
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Editorial
There are many reasons people decide to stand for election to council – perhaps prompted by a grievance on a local issue or a dissatisfaction…
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Have your say… Letters to the editor
Dear LG Focus,Before I was elected to Council, I thought about running a short-stay accommodation business in Cottesloe, Western Australia. Being worried about the potential…
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