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It is mostly marginal*
Section51 has been running workshops across Australia on the grants and funding system for a number of years. A surprisingly common statement from participants is…
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Leading leisure centre
LeisureFit Booragoon has received a 100 percent perfect score following its assessment by the Royal Life Saving Society, receiving a Water Safety Centre of Excellence…
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Commemoration of the Parramatta Native Institution
The Parramatta Native Institution is of significance to the Aboriginal community as for many it marked the severing of Aboriginal people from their culture and…
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Concession cuts could be blocked
The Local Government Association of South Australia (LGASA) has welcomed the announcement by the Liberal Opposition, Greens, Family First and Independents, that they will disallow…
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Knighthood issue could change course of Australian history – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
The decision by our Prime Minister to bestow Phil the Greek with a knighthood has served as a lightning rod. It’s all rather bizarre. Even…
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FIFO in established resource communities has to stop
Isaac Regional Council Acting Mayor Dale Appleton said Isaac would not support any project that locks out local workers. “We are opposed to 100 percent…
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Clearing out chemicals
Primary producers in the Burdekin Shire Council are being urged to register for this year’s ChemClear program. Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Bill Lowis said this…
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Bush Poetry
Willoughby City Council has hosted an evening of bush poetry, ballads and music by the campfire at the Henry Lawson Cave in Bicentennial Reserve, Willoughby.…
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Councillor profiles – This month from Moonee Valley City Council, VIC
Variety in the ValleyMoonee Valley is between four and 13 kilometres North West of Melbourne’s CBD, and covers 43 square kilometres. It’s home to around…
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Councillor profiles – This month from Horsham Rural City Council, VIC
Regional HubSituated approximately half way between Melbourne and Adelaide on the Western Highway is Horsham, with the Henty and Wimmera Highways also intersecting the Town.…
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Working hard to stay on top of mowing
Fraser Coast council staff will be rostered on Saturdays to get on top of the rapidly growing grass. The good rains and warm weather means…
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Energy efficiency on the agenda
The Circular Head Council will save about $5700 per year on lighting costs thanks to a change to LED lighting in Council’s offices. General Manager…
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