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Better BBQs made in Australia*
BBQs-R-US is a family owned business that has been manufacturing their range of commercial Parkland BBQs for 35 years. What began in a garage is…
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Fit for the Future funding shortfall
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) has stated that while the Fit for the Future Innovation Fund provides welcome additional money for regional and rural councils, it…
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Parramatta’s plan to be fit for the future
Parramatta City Council has proposed an expanded Local Government Area in response to the State Government’s ‘Fit for the Future’ local government reform process. Lord…
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Lake Macquarie City Council confident it can stand alone
Lake Macquarie City Council has endorsed a submission, on behalf of the Lake Macquarie community, to respond to the State Government’s reform of local government…
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Fuel excise change a boost for local roads
Australian councils will receive an extra $1.105 billion for local road works over the next two years following the reintroduction of the Consumer Price Index-linked…
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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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