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Pushing the button on problem gambling
With an average of $662 lost to pokies per person in Hobsons Bay each year, Council is taking action on problem gambling. At a recent…
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Round two of the National Stronger Regions Fund open
Local councils and incorporated not-for-profit organisations can now apply for funding of between $20,000 and $10 million for capital infrastructure projects under Round Two of…
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Council funding to support disability infrastructure
Local Governments in Western Australia will be able to apply for funding to support new infrastructure designed to assist people with a disability. A total…
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Take the pledge for Fatality Free Friday
The Fatality Free Friday campaign is an initiative to bring attention to the role people can all play in making Australia’s roads safer every day…
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National Sorry Day 2015
Parramatta City Council has held a flag raising ceremony to commemorate National Sorry Day today, Tuesday May 26. The event included a traditional smoking ceremony…
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National Simultaneous Storytime
Australia’s largest storytelling session was held today, Wednesday May 27, with a picture book read simultaneously at over 3000 locations throughout the country. The ‘National…
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New LGMA National President announced
Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) National has named Dr Shayne Silcox as the 2015 LGMA National Board president, with predecessor Mark Wither’s 12-month presidency complete.…
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Reconciliation Action Plan ratified
The Local Government Association of South Australia’s (LGASA) Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) has been approved by Reconciliation Australia. LGASA Acting CEO, Mark Searle said Local…
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Voyage of sustainability drops anchor in Redland City
Raby Bay Harbour has hosted a fusion of cultures as a traditional Polynesian canoe was welcomed to the Redlands by the area’s Traditional Owners, the…
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Students provided with Youth Services Information Card
Burdekin high school students will this week receive a card that could save their life, according to Burdekin Shire Council’s Community Development Manager Tony Vaccaro.…
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LEAF celebrates Logan’s green successes
Inspiration for a greener way of living has been found at this year’s Logan Eco Action Festival (LEAF), with thousands of people enjoying the popular…
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Vale Mayor Barry Jarvis
The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) has released a statement following the news that LGAT President Mayor Barry Jarvis passed away yesterday. Barry Jarvis…
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