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A new way for residents to connect
Warrnambool City Council has launched a new online meeting place for the community, which could play a vital role in emergencies. The south-west Victorian council…
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Maximising NBN benefits
Lake Macquarie City Council is implementing strategies to get the most out of the National Broadband Network and become a Smart City. Residents of Lake…
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Keeping kids cybersmart
Hobsons Bay City Council is providing educational sessions for parents concerned about their children’s online safety. As part of a national program of Cybersmart Initiatives,…
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Using data in a digital city
The City of Joondalup will soon expand its use of an innovative system that allows operational staff to access data using mobile devices. Joondalup Enterprise…
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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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Multilingual resources help CALD community Get Ready
Mayor Tom Tate today launched a series of multilingual videos to assist the Gold Coast’s culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community to prepare for emergencies…
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LGAQ supportive of Queensland infrastructure plan
The Queensland Government’s newly released State Infrastructure Plan (SIP) has garnered support from Queensland councils. Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) chief executive Greg Hallam…
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Inland rail on track
More than $11 million worth of contracts has been awarded in recent weeks by the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to progress planning on the…
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Lobbying for the future of the Victorian Central Highlands
Communications, transportation and employment are being thrown under the spotlight this week as a Central Highlands Councils (CHC) delegation heads to Canberra. During the two-day…
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Forum benefits young job-seekers with disability and local governments
Networking was identified as a key strategy that could support better results for young job-seekers with disability, at a forum held in the City of…
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Promoting harmony
Councils across the country are feasting, celebrating and welcoming new residents as part of this year’s national Harmony Day. The day is held annually on…
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Local Government a Key Partner in Preventative Health
The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) has welcomed the report by the Joint Select Committee Inquiry into Preventative Health. “The Committee is to be…










