News
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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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Making a Boomerang move
Noosa Council is leading by example in the effort to eliminate plastic bags. Noosa Council staff members have noticed something new in their tearooms recently…
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Council turns senate blowtorch on unconventional gas
The Victorian council’s submission to the Senate Select Committee on Unconventional Gas Mining reiterates the strong community concern regarding the risks and impacts associated with…
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Local Government’s important contribution to national productivity
Local Government plays a key role in the provision of a range of services and infrastructure that underpin local and regional economic development and make…
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Local Government Association of Queensland
President’s comment The local government landscape in Queensland changed at the council elections on 19 March. While voters in provincial centres and the state’s southeast…
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Connecting to the creek
South East Queensland residents are being encouraged to celebrate local waterways throughout annual Connect to Your Creek Week. Running from 9 April, the initiative is…
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Reducing traffic pressures
The City of Gold Coast has approved a new initiative designed to reduce congestion and ensure minor traffic incidents get cleared up quickly. A six-month…
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Embracing the digital economy
Ipswich City Council has launched a new startup and innovation hub, and is hoping to position the region as a leader of the digital economy.…
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Library cuts hurt community
The City of Melville in Western Australia has criticised the State Government’s decision to withdraw funding from library services. The Western Australian Government recently announced…
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Free cuppa for drivers
Businesses support road safety by taking the opportunity to participate in an award-winning project. Sixty two businesses across Western and South Western regional New South…
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