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Mayor calls for ACCC to investigate petrol prices
Greater Bendigo Mayor Peter Cox is encouraging the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to use new powers to conduct an investigation into fuel prices…
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FIFO, water and roads top Isaac Regional Council’s State priority list
A commitment to give Queenslanders a choice on where they live and work, as well as increased funding for important water and road infrastructure projects…
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Cessnock says goodbye to Samurai Blue
After a short stay for their pre-competition training camp, the Japan National Football Team’s visit with Cessnock City Council has come to an end. A…
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Councils pull together for communities
Councils across the Adelaide Hills face provided vital support to police and the South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) in efforts to bring bushfires under…
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LGNSW accused of living in the past
Hills Shire Mayor Councillor Andrew Jefferies has claimed Local Government NSW (LGNSW) have wasted taxpayers’ money in attempts to resist reform of the local government…
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Grass grows, mowing slows
Councils across Australia’s east coast are currently managing rapid grass growth after perfect growing conditions. The City of Gold Coast have put contractors on a…
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Mayor welcomes investigation into petrol prices
City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Councillor Peter Cox has welcomed the news that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will investigate the difference in…
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Old Port Hedland Pioneer Cemetery restoration begins
Restoration works that pay tribute to Port Hedland’s heritage and provide a peaceful place of reflection have commenced at Old Port Hedland Pioneer Cemetery. Mayor…
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Local Government’s Important Role in the Federation and Taxation White Paper Processes
If the Australian Federation had a report card it would read ‘reasonable performance, however room for improvement’. In general terms, most of us agree that…
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Proactive approach to housing shortage
Cook Shire Council is planning to take a proactive approach to a projected housing shortage in Cooktown after a two-day forum identified issues surrounding the…
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Gender equality
Women’s role in Australian local governments has been given a higher profile following the results of elections and a national award. Earlier this year, the…
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Editorial
This past month has seen both Local Government New South Wales (LGNSW) and the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) hold their annual conferences. A…
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