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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 Editor,About 300 people attended the…
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Councils engage with industry
Mining-related councils work with the Minerals Council on Voluntary Planning Agreement for community benefits. The Association of Mining Related Councils (AMRC) Chair, Mayor of Warrumbungle…
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Investing in Australia’s future through a partnership with Local Government
Mayor Troy PickardALGA President Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has said that we are living in a time of great opportunities and challenges economically and has…
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Rate capping
President’s comment. The 2016/17 financial year will see the Victorian Government’s rates capping framework come into full effect, which has been set at the Consumer…
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Cities tackle homelessness
The Cities of Joondalup and Wanneroo are working together to develop a Regional Homelessness Strategy. A recent report from Shelter WA found there was a…
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A bright future for clean energy
The Western Downs Regional Council’s recent approval to establish a Solar Farm at Kogan is a remarkable example of co-existence and the diverse capabilities of…
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Infrastructure Levy in action
More than $600,000 worth of renewal works to buildings at six Willoughby City Council sportsgrounds commenced in January 2016. Council has committed to bring, and…
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NSW council amalgamations have a potential silver lining – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
Many councils across New South Wales (NSW) are upset as a result of the amalgamations recommended in the ‘Fit for Future’ process. KPMG is copping…
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Youth embrace creative pathways
The creativity, vitality and energy that exists amongst the City of Maribyrnong’s young people across all aspects of city life is noticeable – and commendable.…
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Heritage Rail Trail awarded
The District Council of Peterborough drives home a major tourism award. A disused railway line, a string of tiny towns and a single idea from…
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Councillor profiles – This month from Katherine Town Council, Northern Territory
Growth and declineWithout a doubt the greatest challenge faced by council is not having the funding to do what we would like to do “sooner…
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Councillor profiles – This month from City of Palmerston, Nothern Territory
Burgeoning epicentrePalmerston is a dynamic young city in all senses; it is only 32 years old with a median age of 28 (30 percent under…
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