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WALGA: Big picture misses small detail on sport
The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) has criticised cuts to local sport funding in the Western Australian State Government’s Bigger Picture for sport in…
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Inspirational speakers at LGPro Women’s Events
Three inspirational, high profile women will speak at two key events being held in July for women working in Local Government. More than 500 women…
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Randwick and Waverley Councils submit Fit for the Future merger proposal
Randwick and Waverley Councils have lodged their joint merger proposal to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) in response to the NSW Government’s Fit…
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Support for White Paper
Circular Head Mayor Daryl Quilliam and Waratah-Wynyard Mayor Robby Walsh have welcomed the release of a white paper on health reform. Both Mayors agree that…
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Australia’s coastal councils call for better coastline management
The Australian Coastal Councils Association is calling for a coordinated national approach to managing the nation’s coastline. Clarence City Council Alderman Sharyn von Bertouch, one…
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Councils celebrating NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week will be held this year from July 6 to 12 and will celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
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New President for WALGA
For the first time a woman has been elected as President of the peak body representing Local Government in Western Australia. Shire of East Pilbara…
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2015 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum
Civic and business leaders from around the world have come together to discuss leadership, economic development and shared solutions at the 2015 Asia Pacific Cities…
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Social Strategy ensures a stronger community
Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson has launched the Sunshine Coast Social Strategy 2015, outlining Council’s social priorities to contribute to a stronger community. Mayor…
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LGAQ: Roads funding, job programs should be focus of State Budget
Roads and infrastructure funding top the list of priorities for the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) as it gears up for the July 14…
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Leichhardt says bigger isn’t better
According to Leichhardt Council, the New South Wales State Government has released data suggesting that bigger isn’t better for local governments. The ‘Your Council’ report…
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What cost pokies?
Councils are looking to have a greater say in where electronic gaming machines (EGM) are placed in their communities, with recent research suggesting that the…
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