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A Focus on Performance
The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) is helping new mayors and councillors approach their new roles with confidence and professionalism through a numerous training…
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White Ribbon Day 2014
Councils across Australia are raising awareness of violence against women with many hosting White Ribbon Day events including morning teas, luncheons and staff marches. White…
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Team Logan City conquers challenges
There were plenty of blisters, aching muscles and a dash of exhaustion, but there were certainly no complaints from Team Logan City. Council staff and…
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Public-Private partnerships progresses
A specialist oncology treatment centre, indoor gymnastics centre and affordable housing, are some of the facilities that could be built in Warringah using Public-Private Partnerships…
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Working together for South Australia
South Australian Minister for Investment and Trade, Martin Hamilton-Smith told a Local Government Association of South Australia (LGASA) President’s lunch in Adelaide, that South Australia…
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ALGA in Canberra
Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) President Mayor Troy Pickard has presented Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Jamie Briggs with a copy of the…
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Free Beach Library
Randwick City Council has marked the first day of summer with the opening of Sydney’s first free Beach Library on Coogee Beach. Located on the…
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Walk a mile in her shoes
To mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and White Ribbon Day, Banyule Council has hosted a ‘Walk a mile in her…
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SHOROC Announces Priorities for 2015 NSW Election
Mayors from Manly, Mosman, Pittwater & Warringah have met with the New South Wales Premier, Ministers and MPs to discuss major issues and priorities at…
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Dismay at Coal Seam Gas permits
Moree Plains Shire Council’s Mayor Councillor Katrina Humphries has expressed her dismay that the Office of Coal Seam Gas (CSG) could issue permits for CSG…
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Australia’s largest public library network
South Australia has completed The One Card Network project, connecting more than 130 public libraries and enabling customers to borrow and return items with one…
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Environmental push
The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has urged all levels of government to maintain the Renewable Energy Target (RET), while two Australian Councils have…













