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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, The campaign against…
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Carbon neutral in five years
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has adopted a Carbon Neutral Policy that sets out a five-year plan towards zero emissions. Shire Mayor, Councillor Graham Pittock, said…
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A strengthened Intergovernmental Agreement to prevent cost shifting
Mayor Troy PickardALGA President The national debate on taxation reform remains focused on measures to address the fiscal challenge faced by all levels of government…
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A focus on reform
President’s comment. Last year the building blocks were put in place for a number of radical changes for Local Government in Tasmania and this year,…
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Recognition for excellence in sustainability
Tweed Shire Council has taken out the New South Wales (NSW) Business Chamber’s 2015 Excellence in Sustainability Award. The NSW Government’s Office of Environment and…
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Innovation on the agenda at LGPro Victoria conference
The 2016 LGPro Annual Conference and Dinner, held on 25 and 26 February, featured a program centered on local government innovation. A total of 711…
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Australian workers inactive
Workers say that extra free time wouldn’t be used for exercise making a national physical activity plan a must. The Heart Foundation has released troubling…
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Waste water upgrade
Whitsunday Regional Council has commenced Stage 2 of the Proserpine Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrade, after securing funding from the Queensland Government to deliver the…
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2016 Heart Foundation Local Government Awards*
Recognising healthy communities. The Heart Foundation Local Government Awards recognise and showcase councils that are working to improve heart health through building a sense of…
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Sharing value in regional Australia – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
Last month’s appointment of Darren Chester as the new Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development caught some by surprise. But it seems to be an…
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First class facelift
City of Darwin made a big splash as it announced Liquid Blu, as the successful design team to work with Council on the Parap Pool…
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Traditional culture the focus in new homes
A smoking ceremony has seen work start on homes for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents. The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government has invested…
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