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Regional town connected
The Town of Gawler is one of the first Regional Centres in South Australia connected to the National Broadband Network (NBN). Gawler’s businesses, residents, public…
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IPWEA Queensland Excellence Awards 2015*
For over 13 years the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia Queensland Division (IPWEA Queensland) has been showcasing the achievements of Local Council Engineers and…
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City of Choice update report
The latest six-month Logan: City of Choice update report shows significant progress being made as major projects gain traction, and attention turns towards the initiative’s…
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Malcolm Fraser – an enigma – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
The passing of former PM Malcom Fraser last month led to mixed reviews. Lots of ex-officials here in Canberra telling stories of his phone calls…
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Big improvements in community perception
The City of Albany’s reputation in the community has improved significantly in the past 18 months, according to new research. A Community Perception Survey commissioned…
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Out of School Hours program excels
Swan Hill’s Out of School Hours program has achieved the highest rating in the National Assessment and Rating process for children’s education and care services.…
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Councillor profiles – This month from Shellharbour City Council, NSW
Youngest City in New South Wales.Shellharbour City is the third oldest municipality in NSW and the youngest city. Spectacularly set on the south coast of…
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Councillor profiles – This month from Liverpool City Council, NSW
Great South WestThe capital of the Great South West, Liverpool is one of the most diverse places in the country with over 140 languages spoken…
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Community forum a success
Kingston District Council made a huge impact with its first community forum. A crowd of 130 community members packed into the Kingston Town Hall to…
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Great attendance
More than 800 Local Government professionals from across Victoria attended the 2015 LGPro Annual Conference in February. Attendees heard a range of high profile and…
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Council unanimous on old Hospital site
Marrickville Council has unanimously reaffirmed its commitment to the new library and community hub tender process at the old Marrickville Hospital site. All Councillors agreed…
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Funding to flow following Canberra delegation
The future of South East Queensland’s (SEQ) waterways is looking clearer following successful discussions by the SEQ Mayors in Canberra. During their annual Canberra delegation,…







