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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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Clarence City Council to investigate amalgamations
Clarence City Council in Tasmania has adopted a series of strict principles to guide its consideration of possible voluntary amalgamation or resource sharing with an…
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Fit for the Future timeline criticized by LGNSW
The release of the final Fit for the Future assessment methodology on Friday June 5 left just 15 working days for Councils to complete submissions…
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Australian Government responds to FIFO report
The Australian Government has released its response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Australia report ‘Cancer of the bush or salvation for…
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Encouragement for Red Hill Mine approval
Isaac Regional Mayor Anne Baker has said she is optimistic the State Government is listening to the concerns of regional Queenslanders and considering the negative…
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LGASA: ‘Substance not spin on planning reform’
The Property Council SA has released a report that from their own research shows South Australia rates as the equal second best performing State in…
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Rate capping?
Victorian councils are rallying against rate capping, with many deeply concerned about how the legalisation will affect their ability to serve the community. Rate capping…
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Editorial
In February, Local Government Professionals had more than 800 attendees at their annual conference in Melbourne. Attendees heard from a long list of speakers addressing…
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