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White paper process – Presidents comment
I’ve been thoroughly enjoying my role as Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) National Board President, after being sworn in at our LGMA Congress and Business…
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Action on reconciliation
The City of Greater Bendigo has announced new steps toward Indigenous reconciliation. A report was recently delivered to Council recommending it join with representatives from…
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Irresponsible disposal both costly and harmful*
Increased scrutiny from consumers and the wider community means responsible waste disposal and good farm environmental management practices are more important than ever if farmers…
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Pilot project promotes pop-up performances
Culture will bloom in some unlikely places this spring with a new initiative by the City of Sydney making it easier for artists to transform…
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LGE2016 – Local Government Executives National Conference*
Novotel Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour, 2–4 March 2016. Plans are now underway for the fourth Local Government Executives (LGE) Conference – a popular forum…
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Breaking the grass ceiling
Bayside Council – in partnership with the Bayside Leader – has launched a campaign to improve conditions for female players on the sporting field. The…
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Airport terminal opened
In May, the City of Busselton formally opened the new terminal and upgraded passenger lounge at the Busselton Regional Airport. The $1.5 million expansion has…
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Program provides a sporting chance
The City of Joondalup has partnered with Inclusion WA to build a more inclusive and welcoming sporting culture for residents. The Community Connect Sport and…
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Councillor Profiles – This month from Yarra Ranges Council, VIC
Councillor Maria McCarthy, Mayor, Yarra Ranges Council, Victoria Natural beautyYarra Ranges Council is located on Melbourne’s eastern fringe and is home to a population of…
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Councillor Profiles – This month from Moyne Shire Council, VIC
Councillor Colin Ryan, Mayor, Moyne Shire Council, Victoria Agricultural landsMoyne Shire, has a rate base of around 16,000 people and is a predominately agricultural region…
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Recycling sunshine saves facility thousands
New solar panels at Cowra Council’s Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) is a way of re-using sunshine at a facility that already has a 90 percent…
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Rezoning for jobs
In a bid to stimulate local economic growth, The Hills Shire Council intends to rezone its North Rocks Employment Precinct. Council has recommended that the…
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