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Editorial
The constant push by State Governments to alter the role of Local Governments right around Australia is a costly exercise of questionable value. The Western…
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Have your say… Letters to the editor
Dear LG Focus,Golden Plains Shire Council would like to publically state that it will not apply for any variation from the State Government’s proposed plan…
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EDA Awards for excellence 2015
IPEWA Exellence Awards 2015 EDA Awards for excellence 2015
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Caring for country
Blue Mountains Family Day Care held a successful ‘Caring for Country’ event during Children’s Week 2015 to promote Aboriginal cultural awareness. In association with Muru…
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Councils support asbestos awareness
November is National Asbestos Awareness month and many councils are helping to raise the profile of the potentially deadly building material. Chair of the Asbestos…
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Creating better parks
Brimbank City Council has been recognised as a leader in planning and innovation at the Awards for Planning Excellence in Melbourne last Friday 6 November.…
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Non-voters to be pursued
A disappointing voter turnout at a recent Northern Territory by-election has prompted the City of Darwin to pursue non-voters. Traditionally the City of Darwin has not…
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Recycle right
Local Councils across Australia are promoting Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week from 9-15 November. The campaign aims to highlight common recycling mistakes and educate on…
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Consulting the community on accessibility
Benalla Rural City is seeking members for a group that will help the council identify and respond to issues around access and inclusion for people…
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Condolences for Paris
The City of Gold Coast is standing in solidarity with Paris, following the terrorist attacks in the European city last week. Condolence books were launched…
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Black Diggers go digital
As Centenary of ANZAC commemorations continue, a new generation will have the opportunity to hear the nearly-forgotten stories of the Black Diggers of Logan, through…
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State of the assets
The 2015 National Local Roads and Transport Congress Congress concluded yesterday in Ballarat, Victoria. The Congress was addressed by the Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon…
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