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Report into future of ACT clubs industry released
ACT Minister for Racing and Gaming, Joy Burch, has welcomed the report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on its Inquiry into elements impacting…
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New phase of Parramatta Square tranformation
The transformation of the Parramatta CBD is entering a new phase with the escalation of works on the $2 billion Parramatta Square project. Civic…
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New phase of Parramatta Square transformation
The transformation of the Parramatta CBD is entering a new phase with the escalation of works on the $2 billion Parramatta Square project. Civic…
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Innovation on the agenda at SA Local Government Conference
A private sector view of how to create the Innovation State led the late morning discussion at the Local Government Association (LGA) Conference at the…
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MAV calls for landfill levy transparency
Councils and landfill operators are due to collect almost $175 million in State landfill levies this year, yet much of the money collected in previous…
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Victorian students celebrate Walk to School month
Across the Benalla Rural City Council municipality last week, primary school students that participated in Walk to School Month were rewarded with a healthy breakfast…
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Disaster planning an international focus
Cairns is a popular destination for international guests this week, with delegations from France and the Philippines visiting to discuss disaster management. A group of…
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South Australian councils want to Keep Planning Local
South Australian Councils have backed a comprehensive agenda for the Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA), including backing its “Keep Planning Local” campaign. …
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Local Government Minister visits Queensland
The Mayors of South East Queensland (SEQ) met in Brisbane yesterday with the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, Minister for Territories, Local Government and Major Projects,…
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Council volunteers rescue koala
A young koala is safely back in her home territory after being rescued by Redlands Wildlife Rescue volunteers. Redland City Council’s Redlands Wildlife Rescue program…
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Saving waste
Further funding has been granted to the Better Business Partnership (BBP) Waste Saver Service in New South Wales. The Waste Saver Service provides local businesses…
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Behaving badly
It is estimated workplace bullying costs the Australian economy billions of dollars per year, and local government is not immune to toxic workplace conditions. A…












