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Stand for the mob
People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent who are interested in Standing for the Mob at the local government elections are invited to come…
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National Simultaneous Storytime promotes youth literacy
Almost half a million children across Australia have taken their seats at local libraries and schools to begin a nationwide reading of the picture-book ‘I…
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Saying sorry at the birthplace of the Aboriginal flag
One of the ways Adelaide City Council is marking today’s National Sorry Day and the coming Reconciliation Week is by flying additional Aboriginal and Torres…
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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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