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Council rejects super investments
Leichhardt Council has voted to call on the Local Government NSW Superannuation Board to reverse its decision to invest in nuclear energy and uranium mining.…
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Local Government Association of South Australia’s Annual General Meeting
The Local Government Association of South Australia (LGASA) have announced good results at their Annual General Meeting, however expressed frustration at Federal and State funding…
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Sunbury City Council finalised
The Napthine Government has completed the formal gazettal of orders establishing the new Sunbury City Council from July 1 2015. Local Government Minister Tim Bull…
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Move intermodal to Badgerys Creek?
Liverpool City Council Mayor Ned Mannoun is lobbying for the construction of Sydney’s new intermodal at the planned Badgerys Creek airport, instead of the current…
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Federal kindergarten funding welcomed
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has welcomed the Federal Government’s investment of $406 million to fund 15-hours of kindergarten in 2015, ensuring universal access…
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Business votes a desperate move
Marrickville Council has condemned the state government for the introduction of a bill that would make it compulsory for business ratepayers to vote in City…
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Almost 80 million steps
Participants in this year’s Burdekin 10,000 Steps Community Challenge recorded almost 80 million steps. Community Development Manager Tony Vaccaro congratulated the participants for taking part…
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Positive Ageing Ambassadors
Colac Otway Shire’s Positive Ageing Ambassadors have contributed a ‘positive ageing’ photograph to an exhibition celebrating Seniors Week. The Positive Ageing Ambassadors are a team…
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Calls for end to contributions tax
The City of Greater Bendigo will ask the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) to make a submission to the Federal Government’s tax review calling for…
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Call for LGNSW to lead reforms
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Andrew Jefferies, has congratulated NSW Premier Mike Baird on showing strong leadership in the bid to reform Local Government,…
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Grants freeze sets in
Local Governments across Australia are beginning to feel the pinch as the freeze on Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) that was announced in the federal budget…
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Editorial
This month Local Government Focus has launched its new website, and with it we have implemented some exciting new ways to deliver you the news…
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