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Editorial
In response to Australia’s ageing population, the federal government has undergone a major restructuring of its aged-care home-support program. In July, the Commonwealth Home Support…
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Have your say… Letters to the editor
Dear LG Focus,LG Focus is becoming more of a general news and comment forum as evidenced by ‘The Good Oil’ column and, in this vein,…
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Stand against domestic violence
Blue Mountains City Council took a different approach to voting on a council motion at its recent meeting. Instead of the usual raising of a…
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Tasmanian councils discuss reform
Mayors and general managers from Northern Midlands, West Tamar and Meander Valley Councils met on 1 April to discuss Local Government reform, having had individual…
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COAG Leaders Retreat adds momentum to Federation debate
The decision by COAG at its meeting on 17 April to agree to a Leaders Retreat in July to consider Federation and Taxation reform signals…
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Canberra Region tells a story – Presidents comment
Canberra and South East New South Wales have a unique relationship due to our geographic proximity and shared vision for our region. Together we…
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Cyclone shelter planned
Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles says plans are underway to build a cyclone shelter at Warruwi in the wake of two evacuations since February.…
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Boost to regions water security
Deputy Premier of New South Wales and Regional Infrastructure minister Troy Grant, State Water Minister Kevin Humphries and Member for Orange Andrew Gee have announced…
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Darebin councillor wins McArthur Fellowship
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has announced that Darebin City councillor Bo Li has been awarded the McArthur Local Government Fellowship. The $12,000 fellowship…
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Opportunity for local expertise for Inland Rail tenders
The Vice Chair of the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail Alliance (MBIRA) and Moree Plains Shire Council’s Deputy Mayor Councillor Sue Price is excited that…
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Innovation in Procurement and Economic Development*
Did you know that your Council may be part of a multi-award winning initiative that is leading the way in procurement reform and simplification? In…
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Strengthening your regional voice – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
It’s a common lament from councillors that you need to be in a marginal seat to get any political traction. That is undoubtedly true, but…
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