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MAV welcomes funding for emergency management
The Victorian Government has announced renewed funding to assist councils with emergency management. Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins announced the State has committed $4.56…
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Ryde Mayor criticises Macquarie Park plans
The NSW State Government announced yesterday that it plans to develop a community precinct around Macquarie University Station, which has drawn criticism from the City…
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Are your councils fit for future?
Being change ready in an invaluable asset for local government. This is because they are faced with numerous challenges including increased demand for better service…
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Social media helps rescue pets
The Sutherland Shire Council Animal Shelter, which operates in partnership with the City of Sydney, has found new homes for 550 cats and dogs over…
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New name, same values
After 78 years of operation, the Australian Local Government Managers Association (ALGMA) has changed its name and logo, to become LG Professionals Australia. The transition…
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Council joins campaign to restore Federal funding
Nillumbik Shire Council will join an advocacy campaign to lobby the Federal Government to restore the indexation of Financial Assistance Grants after this year’s grant…
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City of Melbourne gets smart
The City of Melbourne has appointed a Chief Digital Officer, the first such position in Victorian local government. CEO Ben Rimmer today announced that Michelle…
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MAV supports planning fee review
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has welcomed the State Government’s commencement of a review of council planning fees that could create a fairer system…
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Queensland councils rally against domestic violence
Queensland councils will unite this weekend to send a powerful message against family violence in their communities. Marches and rallies led by mayors and councillors…
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Ticker tape day for Bendigo says Mayor
It was announced yesterday that Bendigo-based manufacturer Thales Australia had won a $1.3 billion Federal Government contract to build over 1000 Hawkei armoured vehicles. Greater…
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WALGA supports mining rates policy
The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) has welcomed the decision that a rating process for mining land that has been on trial since 2012…
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Regional Councils join forces
Several councils in regional New South Wales have established a new collaborative group, the New England Group of Councils (NEGOC). The group is comprised of…
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