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No link between rate rises and land valuations says LGAQ
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has reminded the state’s property owners that there is little relationship between what goes into determining rate increases…
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Subsidising solar energy
Hobsons Bay City Council is making it easier for residents to install quality solar panels on their homes. Mayor of Hobsons Bay, Councillor Peter Hemphill,…
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Councils support Ride2School
Footpaths around the country are bustling as a result of today’s National Ride2School Day. This is expected to be the biggest year of the nationwide…
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Urban development to be showcased on world stage
A think tank meeting in Bendigo tomorrow will gather local case studies to be used at a global conference on housing and sustainable urban development…
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5000 stars to end violence
Ahead of tomorrow’s International Women’s Day, Newcastle City Council has launched an art installation featuring 5000 handwoven stars. The City’s display is part of the…
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Celebrating local women
Local governments across the country are celebrating their inspirational local women in honour of today’s International Women’s Day. The globally recognised event has been celebrated…
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New South Wales councils utilise benchmarking data
A program that tracks data trends overtime has been utilised by councils across New South Wales as a key benchmarking tool. The program – created…
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No money tree for councils says MAV
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has addressed the Parliamentary Inquiry into Rates Capping, arguing the cap would severely impact councils’ ability to fund service…
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Protecting parklands
Adelaide City Council has collaborated with the State Government to protect parkland areas from development. Lord Mayor Martin Haese has worked closely with key members…
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Smart investments
In an environment of fiscal uncertainty for local government, is enterprise the answer? In 2002, local councils in New South Wales were approached with an…
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Editorial
Christmas and New Year are behind us, now we are looking forward to 2016 or are we. For many New South Wales (NSW) councils, the…
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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 Editor, Rate cap will leave…
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