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Councils look to reverse State cost shifting
With 75 percent of Victorian councils committed to the State Government’s 2.5 percent rate cap, tough conversations with communities are occurring so councils can trim…
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Good for her, great for us
In conjunction with the upcoming International Women’s Day, held globally on 8th March each year, Isaac Regional Council will host a series of events celebrating…
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Spreading the word
Across the globe, a total 793 million people are unable to read. Today’s World Read Aloud Day aims to raise awareness of illiteracy rates and…
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Council approves merger proposal
Willoughby Council has endorsed a draft submission to the New South Wales Council Boundary Review proposing a merger between Willoughby Council and North Sydney Council.…
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Anti-graffiti campaign
The City of Casey has launched a new campaign urging the State Government to take action on the removal of graffiti from its infrastructure. The…
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Adelaide City Council to install defibrillators throughout city
Adelaide City Council has voted to install defibrillators throughout the CBD in a twelve-month trial. The trial will be conducted in partnership with SA Ambulance…
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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…











