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National General Assembly of Local Government – What the politicians had to say
What the politicians had to say The Hon Warren Truss MPDeputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Speaking at the opening of…
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ACELG report affirms value of local government
A new report about what Australians value in their local governments was launched at the Australian Local Government Association 2015 National General Assembly of Local…
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National Awards
National Awards
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Draft plan sets reconciliation vision and actions
Announced as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations, a vision to respectfully acknowledge and meaningfully engage with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community will be…
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Lifesaving defibrillators installed
Local sports clubs and a restaurant near the Parramatta Ferry Wharf now have lifesaving defibrillators after a generous donation from Dundas local Julie Hughes who…
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Skill sharing result from cross-council cooperation
In a demonstration of cross-Council cooperation, City of Ryde Group Manager Environment and Planning, Dominic Johnson, will take up a three-month secondment with Willoughby Council.…
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Housing affordability a focus for Hobsons Bay
Hobsons Bay City Council is intensifying its push for more affordable housing. Mayor of Hobsons Bay Councillor Colleen Gates said that the suburbs that make…
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Works commence to rejuvenate Darwin City Esplanade
The Australian Government is revitalising Darwin with $3.74 million invested to rebuild The Esplanade in the city centre, with works commencing earlier this week. Deputy…
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RDA Sydney welcomes new leadership team
Regional Development Australia – Sydney (RDA Sydney) has announced the appointment of the its new Chair and Deputy Chair – Dr Robert Lang (Chair) and…
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Grant freeze continues to hurt
Cessnock City Council has joined fellow councils from across Australia in lobbying the federal government to restore indexation to the Financial Assistance Grants. Councillors voted…
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More life satisfaction in rural communities
The wellbeing benefits of life in small towns shown in the Household Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) longitudinal study recently released by the…
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Call for safer gas roads
Maranoa Regional Council Mayor Robert Loughnan has called for an end to artificial speed limits on Council roads citing serious road safety concerns. Cr Loughnan…










