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Paving the Way
Baw Baw Shire Council is raising awareness of men’s violence against women and encouraging gender equity. Baw Baw Shire Council was the first Council in…
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Better alignment of asset responsibilities and revenue-raising capacity in reforms is crucial
Mayor Troy Pickard, ALGA President Last month, the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) held its annual National Local Roads and Transport Congress, where the 2015…
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Electing for change
President’s comment Between rate-capping and a Local Government Act Review, Victoria at the moment is a microcosm for the challenges and opportunities of governance at…
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Save the Date!*
The Digital Government Summit 2016 is being held on 3–4 March 2016 in Perth. The Digital Government Summit 2016 is an exclusive government event, featuring…
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Providing refuge
In response to the Syrian refugee crisis, a number of regional councils are putting their hands up to help. Australia is set to take in…
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Building the city dollar by dollar
Cessnock City Council’s recreational and community facilities will receive more than $70,000 in upgrades thanks to the Community Facilities Dollar for Dollar Grant Scheme. The…
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Creating resilient rivers
Rivers and creeks in Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset and west of Brisbane are undergoing a coordinated protection effort. Lockyer Valley catchment and neighbouring Mid Brisbane…
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Calling all women
The ACT Government plans to fill half of the places in the next ACT Fire & Rescue recruit college with female firefighters. Minister for Police…
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Making regions more attractive for migrants and refugees – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
I attended a stimulating conference last month in Sydney. It was the annual gathering of the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA). The…
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Mountains of Help
The Blue Mountains City Council has launched the second edition of its successful youth directory. The Mountains of Help youth directory aims to help young…
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Bring your community together this Australia Day with the Affirmation*
Across the country, there are thousands of organised events held on Australia Day, from fun runs first thing in the morning, to the fireworks in…
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Councillor profiles – This month from Mayor Deirdre Comerford, Mackay Regional Council , Queensland
Sugar CapitalMackay is located on the coastline, half way between Cairns and Brisbane. It covers an area of 7622km, has a great climate, natural environment,…
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