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Kindergarten funding win
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has welcomed the Federal Government’s funding boost of $840 million nationally for the continuation of 15 hours of kindergarten…
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Communities having their say
South Australian Councils are currently looking to their communities for comment on draft budgets and business plans. Local Government Association President, Mayor David O’Loughlin said…
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Reform reimbursement claim
West Australian Local Governments have applied to the State Government for $5.4 million to reimburse their costs relating to the recently abandoned Metropolitan Local Government…
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Boost for infrastructure but road funding unsure
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has welcomed the State Government’s significant investment in local infrastructure as part of the State Budget, but voiced concern…
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Wollongong hosts Australia Local Government Women’s Association NSW Conference
Rain clouds over the Illawarra’s beautiful beaches didn’t cloud the Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) NSW Conference held in Wollongong over the first weekend…
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Every hand helps
To coincide with National Volunteers Week (11-15 May), Fraser Coast Regional Council Mayor Gerard O’Connell has officially opened the photographic exhibition ‘Every Hand Helps’ at…
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Graffiti Act to better reflect cost to community
The WA Local Government Association (WALGA) has welcomed the proposed Graffiti Vandalism Enforcement Act, which will increase police powers, improve provision for clean-up orders and…
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Budget boost for roads.
Local Government associations across Australia have welcomed additional funding measures in the 2015 Federal Budget, but have warned the ongoing indexation of the Financial Assistance…
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We’re shovel-ready
Moorabool Shire Council in Victoria is campaigning for the State and Federal governments to fund the Bacchus Marsh package of road works. “The Bacchus Marsh…
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Averting disaster
The challenge of supporting and repairing communities after natural disasters is one that many local governments across Australia have to face. In late February, tropical…
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Editorial
Last month’s Local Government Focus (February 2015) featured a front-page story on the subject of amalgamations. As reported on www.lgfocus.com.au both the Western Australian Government…
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Have your say… Letters to the editor
Dear LG FocusCouncil elected members and staff should be concerned about the possible effects on local government of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), a trade…
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