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Mount Alexander remembers a favourite son
Mount Alexander Shire Council is saddened to hear of the passing of Castlemaine-born and Guildford-raised, Ron Barassi. Mr Barassi was a legend of Australia rules…
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Grants for groups
Fifty-eight locally-led groups across Australia are set to share in $900,000 in grants aimed at helping support the continued recovery from Covid-19 in regional, rural…
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Come and try
A community come and try day will be part of the official opening of the two stage $4.97m Ewing Park for Greater Bendigo. The opening…
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Verging on success
Ku-ring-gai Council is offering practical help to residents who want to set up a ‘verge garden’ on their nature strip. As part of its Urban…
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Major award rings in new era for Bendigo
The City of Greater Bendigo has won a prestigious award for its staging of Richard Wagner’s epic opera the Ring Cycle at the Ulumbarra Theatre.…
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Award-winning council
City of Kwinana has proven a strong performer at recent awards ceremonies at both state and national level. The council picked up three awards in…
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Victoria addresses housing future
The Victorian State Government’s housing statement, together with the development of the new Plan for Victoria (replacing Plan Melbourne), offer a rare opportunity to put…
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Trial fitness program kicking goals
Find Your Fit Kwinana is a trial program that will connect people with group activities for free, to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. A…
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Inspirational women win big at awards
Inspirational and talented women from across NSW councils have been recognised for their accomplishments at the prestigious Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government. Now…
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From psychology to local government
This month Local Government Focus talks to Victor Harbor Mayor Dr Moira Jenkins. Tell us about your area: what makes your council special or different?…
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New name for garden honours late Queen
Roxborough Park Rose Garden, located within Alfred Henry Whaling Memorial Reserve, in Baulkham Hills, is getting a new name according The Hills, Council. It will…
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Choosing the right MBA
Not all MBAs are equal: choosing a Master of Business Administration that suits you An MBA – or Master of Business Administration – is often…