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New Ministry provides renewed opportunities for Local Government
There have been some extraordinary developments in Federal politics since my column last month. We have a new Prime Minister, the Hon Malcolm Turnbull, and…
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Electing for change
The next local government elections in the Northern Territory are to be held in August 2017 following recent amendments to the Local Government Act, which…
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Connecting neighbours
Leichhardt Municipal Council has announced a partnership with Nabo.com.au, a social network that connects Australians with their neighbours. The network assists people who want a…
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Sustainable community housing
A new energy efficient, affordable housing project financed by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and St George Community Housing (SGCH) began construction last month.…
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Remote Daisy chains
A phone application aims to provide help to women in rural and remote areas of Australia experiencing the impacts of sexual assault, domestic and family…
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LGAT appoints new president
Mayor Doug Chipman of the City of Clarence was appointed new President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) in September. As one of…
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A buoyant mood – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
Surprising what a change of leadership can do. Malcolm Turnbull’s vision and upbeat persona is in contrast to that of the Abbott camp, which, by…
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Foreshore design rewarded
The design to transform the Parramatta River foreshore has been awarded the highest honour at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) NSW Awards. Parramatta…
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First sculpture installed on art trail
The town of Cervantes in the Shire of Dandaragan may only be small, but its community certainly achieves big things when the residents get together.…
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Stay healthy and safe
In a bid to simplify procedures and improve customer service, Maranoa Regional Council has introduced a new team, Be Healthy & Safe Maranoa. Introduced last…
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Installing posts made convenient*
Peter McNeill has worked in the construction, landscaping and especially earthmoving industries for over 30 years. He noticed a need for a more convenient product…
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Councillor Profiles – This month from Town of Gawler, South Australia
Treasured historyGawler is situated approximately 42 kilometres north of Adelaide, with our town the entry point to the greater Gawler and Barossa region. Our population…
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