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LGAT disappointed in Code of Conduct debate
The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) has criticised the debate on the Local Government (Code of Conduct) Bill that has been occurring in the…
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Roads to the future
The Local Government Association of South Austalia(LGASA)’s Roads and Works Conference is underway at Murray Bridge. Topics canvassed at the two-day conference are as varied…
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Book sale promotes indigenous literacy
To help address low rates of indigenous literacy in remote communities, Hobsons Bay City Council’s library service, together with the Friends of Williamstown and Newport…
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Council calls for regional rate cap review
Colac Otway Shire Council has called on the State Government to recognise the needs of rural Victorians by applying a different rate capping model to…
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Kids teach kids green ideas
As part of the national Target Kids Teaching Kids Week, hundreds of future environmental leaders attended the 2015 Sunshine Coast Kids in Action conference last…
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SA councils consider sharing
South Australian Councils could share management of regional airports, community waste water management systems and waste landfills, under proposals being considered by the Local Government…
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Keeping highways clean
Residents and visitors are encouraged to keep the Maranoa a beautiful place, with the launch of the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection’s (EHP)…
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Threatened species found
As if right on cue for today’s National Threatened Species Day, a rare type of flying-fox has been spotted by Sunshine Coast Council officers. The…
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Bendigo to discuss way forward on Federation
The City of Greater Bendigo will host a major public discussion on Thursday to discuss the best way forward for Australian democracy following the recent…
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Grant freeze hurts Baw Baw Shire Council
Baw Baw Shire Council has reported adverse effects from the three-year Federal Government freeze on the indexation of Financial Assistance Grants, introduced in the 2014/15…
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New lights for oval
Hornsby Shire Council is currently installing new lighting at Hornsby’s Mark Taylor Oval that will bring the sportsground up to the current Australian standard. Hornsby…
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Finance still frustrates
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has hosted delegates from across Australia at the 2015 National General Assembly (NGA) in Canberra from June 15–17. Featuring…
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