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Container deposit scheme for New South Wales
After a long-fought community campaign, the New South Wales Government has announced it will introduce a container deposit scheme (CDS) across the state. The decision…
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Western Sydney streaks light years ahead
The biggest LED street light replacement project in New South Wales, Light Years Ahead, was completed in March. Nine Western Sydney councils have been working…
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EnvironMentors visit schools
Earlier this year, schools across The Hills Shire in Sydney’s north were visited by a team of Keep NSW Beautiful EnvironMentors. The EnvironMentors initiative is…
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Councils rise to the innovation challenge, delivering more with less*
For many councils road maintenance is the biggest drain on financial resources. And despite deteriorating road networks, it is often the case that road budgets…
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The Town of Victoria Park
The Town Of Victoria Park
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Federal parties called on to fund local communities
Victorian local government is calling for a commitment from all political parties to invest in local roads, community infrastructure, and services for children and older…
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Protecting our elders
Australian councils are joining in international efforts to raise awareness against elder abuse. Today is the UN-backed World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is held…
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Election candidates called on to fund local priorities
Ahead of the 2 July election, local councils are pressing their federal candidates to commit to partnering with local government. Bayside City Council in Victoria…
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Airport upgrade flags growing regional economy
The official opening of the Orange Regional Airport has been welcomed as a sign of a growing regional economy. The $21.07 million Airport Expansion project…
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Photography exhbition celebrates refugees
As part of Refugee Week celebrations, Brimbank City Council in Victoria has launched a photography exhibition showcasing its high-achieving residents from refugee backgrounds. The exhibition,…
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MobileMuster winners announced at NGA
The national winners of the MobileMuster local government awards have been announced at the ALGA National General Assembly – top gongs went to the City…
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Federal opposition commits to FAG indexation restoration
On the final day of the ALGA National General Assembly, Labor has announced a commitment to restore the indexation freeze on Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs)…
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