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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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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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