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Have your say… Letters to the editor
Dear LG Focus,In my two years as a councillor and having attended two Local Government New South Wales (LGNSW) conferences, as well as a number…
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Bridging the job gap
A state of the art industrial development in Serpentine Jarrahdale’s West Mundijong industrial area promises to deliver over 4,000 jobs during the construction phase and…
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Revised State-Local Government agreement
At the Ministerial and Mayors Dinner in September the MAV President, Coucillor Bill McArthur, signed the new VSLGA on behalf of local government, alongside the…
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Wheels of NSW Local Government reform in motion – President’s comment
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) held its annual conference from 19–21 October 2014 and the topic that dominated debate was the reform of NSW councils, and…
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Heart Foundation Local Government Award
Whyalla City Council has been recognised for its contribution to tackling heart disease at the 2014 Heart Foundation Healthy Community Awards. Dr Amanda Rischbieth, CEO…
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New president for Local Government Association of Tasmania
Mayor Barry Jarvis of Dorset Council has become new President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania. As one of five people contesting the position,…
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75th anniversary of NSW Library Act
Shoalhaven Libraries have joined facilities across the state in celebrating the 75th anniversary of free public libraries in New South Wales. To mark the event,…
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Councils more than roads and rubbish
Local Government Association of South Australia (LGASA) President Mayor David O’Loughlin has said that people need to get over the myth that Councils are only…
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Celebrating your hometown champions – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
Driving through France last year it was quite apparent that the rural towns are travelling quite well, at least relative to ours. The weekly markets…
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Sale of Civic Triangle
South Perth is set to gain a new landmark mixed-use development following the $27.31 million sale of the South Perth ‘Civic Triangle’ site. The site…
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Environmental winner
The City of Holdfast Bay has been announced as the South Australian State Winner of the Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable City Awards for 2014. The…
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Award finalist
The Koala Connections program, a joint initiative between Tweed Shire Council and Byron Shire Council, is one of four finalists for a new Natural Environment…
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