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Federal Budget Commits Funds for Water, Transport Infrastructure
The Federal Budget contains a firm commitment to improving transport and water infrastructure in regional Australia. Local Government Association of Queensland chief executive Greg Hallam…
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Domestic violence leave for Council employees
Redland City Council has further strengthened its support for those affected by domestic and family violence by introducing paid domestic violence leave for employees. Redland…
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Budget success
The South East Queensland Mayors (SEQ) has campaigned successfully for a fair chunk of infrastructure funding for their region. The organisation responded positively to the…
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Planning changes welcomed by LGNSW
Proposed changes to New South Wales planning legislation have been welcomed by Local Government NSW (LGNSW). Announced on Friday by NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes, the…
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National volunteers week celebrations
‘Give happy, Live happy’ Established in 1989, National Volunteer Week is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia. Many councils have taken this…
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The true value of road safety
Volunteers in the west contribute 16,000 hours annually to local road safety activities according to a study which explores the level of contributions made to…
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Seeking assistance
The indexation freeze on Financial Assistance Grants has been in place for almost two years now, hurting rural, regional and remote areas the most. In…
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Editorial
The Queensland Local Government elections are taking place next weekend, the Victorian elections are being held in November, meanwhile the New South Wales elections, that…
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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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