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Angst over National Stronger Regions funding
Recipients of Round Two of the Commonwealth’s National Stronger Regions Fund have been announced, with majority of funding allocated to larger states. The National Stronger…
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Adelaide plans to be world’s first carbon-neutral city
Lord Mayor of Adelaide City Council Martin Haese has visited the Paris Climate Conference (COP21) to speak about Adelaide’s plans to become the world’s first…
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Cost shifting burden increases says LGNSW
A report from the Local Government Association of New South Wales (LGNSW) has found NSW councils are being lumped with an extra $670 million financial…
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Hackers help Council
Over a whirlwind three days, participants in the inaugural Sunshine Coast Hackfest have created apps that help solve common council problems. Throughout Hackfest 2015, hackers…
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Bendigo calls for Council autonomy
In response to the Victorian Government’s review of the Local Government Act, the City of Greater Bendigo will consider a submission calling for increased council…
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Two Australian Councils internationally recognised for climate action
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council in Victoria and City of Joondalup in Western Australia have achieved full compliance with an international standard that measures local government…
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Mixed reactions to council mergers
Last Friday, New South Wales Premier Mike Baird announced the long-awaited decision on the State’s council amalgamations. Under the proposal, the overall number of councils…
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Victorian rate cap a short-term plan says MAV
The Victorian Government has announced annual rate rises for the State’s local councils will be capped at 2.5 percent. Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins said…
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Victorian councils continue fire relief efforts
After fires devastated communities along the Victorian surf coast over the Christmas period, local councils are spearheading relief efforts and encouraging residents to stay vigilant…
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Aboriginal Dot Art Workshop Success
The City of Melville recently strengthened its position on Aboriginal issues, reconciliation and diversity through a number of successful Aboriginal Dot Art Workshops. Held at…
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Creating Solar Towns
Mount Alexander Shire Council has welcomed the news that local community organisations in the area can apply for grants of up to $20,000 to install…
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Council advocates for affordable housing
The City of Casey is continuing to advocate to the State and Federal Governments for the provision of improved diverse and affordable housing to help…
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