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No democratic representation for Geelong community
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has expressed disappointment at the State Government seeking to remove the Geelong City Council. Councillor Bill McArthur, MAV President…
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Calls for $1billion for Inland Rail
The Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail Alliance (MBIRA) – an alliance of councils – is urging the Federal Government to make a decision on the…
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NSW councils fear potential cost-shift
The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) has expressed concerns about a lack of consultation on the Emergency Services Property Levy (ESPL) and the…
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Funding welcomed for women and children escaping violence
Melton City Council has welcomed the announcement of a $152 million Victorian State Government funding package to give women and children escaping family violence greater…
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Driving economic development
The Inland Queensland Roads Action Plan (IQ-RAP) is the key to boosting economic development and jobs in regional areas, such as the Central Highlands according…
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Councillor complaints system to be reviewed
The Queensland Government has announced it will review the system used to manage complaints about mayors and councillors. The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ)…
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ANZAC Day the new way
While the dawn service and main street march will be the traditional celebrations in towns and cities across Australia on Monday, many communities will be…
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Leichhardt to ban metadata use
Leichhardt Council in inner-west Sydney has become the first Council in New South Wales to ban the use of metadata for compliance or any other…
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State spending is not enough
Massive infrastructure investment will boost Victorian jobs and productivity, but despite its budget surplus the Government has failed to restore equitable funding for core community…
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Orange Sky Laundry to serve Canberra homeless
Australian Capital Territory’s (ACT) Chief Minister Andrew Barr MLA today launched Canberra’s first Orange Sky Laundry Van. The service is the brainchild and passion of…
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Community training to raise awareness of problem gambling
Council and David Schwarz urge community to get behind anti-gambling training ‘Gambling is Not a Game’.With opportunities to gamble increasing and advertising enticing us to…
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Local government a key partner
The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) has developed an advocacy document for the 2016 Federal Election. In launching the document, LGAT President, Mayor Doug…
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