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Solar Farm construction begins
Mayor of Moree Plains Shire Council Katrina Humphries has turned the first sod of dirt of Moree’s Solar Farm development. Mayor Humphries was joined by…
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Graduates of ACELG local government degrees “Fit for the Future”*
Said Dr Tim Robinson, Director of Sector Engagement and Teaching at the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) at a graduation ceremony at…
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Revolving Sustainability Fund
South Gippsland Shire Council has recently completed an ambitious project of upgrading streetlights across the municipality. Identified as the largest single contributor to electricity costs…
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Rural shire wins state tourism award
Murrindindi Shire Council has won Tourism Victoria’s Local Government Award for Tourism. The RACV Victorian Tourism Awards ceremony was held at a gala event at…
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Redevelopment for Community Centre
Brimbank City Council is taking the next step towards seeing the $8.9 million redevelopment of Errington Community Centre. At a recent Council Meeting, Council gave…
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IPWEAQ Excellence Awards 2014
IPWEAQ Excellence Awards 2014
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Amalgamation discussions begin
The Tasmanian State Government has begun formal discussions with councils about voluntary amalgamations. Recently the Minister for Planning and Local Government, the Hon Peter Gutwein…
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Council climate change projects awarded funding
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) and the Office of Environment (OEH) have announced the successful recipients of the first round of funding to the Building Resilience…
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LGMA appoints new National CEO
President of Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) National Mark Withers has announced the appointment of new CEO, Lauren Oakey. Formerly Manager Programs and Strategy, Ms…
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2014 Lake Macquarie International Children’s Games wrap up
The 2014 Lake Macquarie International Children’s Games have been full of fierce competition with athletes competing in football, swimming, sailing, athletics and water polo, as…
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Economic mission a success
Key economic leads for Tropical North Queensland including export opportunities and a potential aviation partnership have been identified during a regional leaders’ mission to China,…
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Regional Alliance established
The Shire Councils of Gingin, Dandaragan and Chittering all unanimously agreed to establish a Regional Alliance at their respective Council meetings in December. Recent Wheatbelt…









