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Have your say… Letters to the editor
Dear LG Focus,Five months after asking the Federal Government and NBN Co. to honour its commitment to roll out Fibre to the Premise to all…
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Infrastructure need in Melbourne’s north
A major new report released reveals critical infrastructure gaps in Melbourne’s northern region. The findings of the Northern Horizons – 50 Year Infrastructure Strategy for…
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Stand against racism
Marrickville Council has voted to officially oppose the Federal Government’s proposed amendments to the Racial Discrimination Act, taking a stand against racism. In her Mayoral…
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President’s comment – Liveable Canberra, liveable future
Canberra’s recent crowning as Australia’s most liveable city has given widespread recognition to the great community and lifestyle which thrives across the city. It is…
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Dalwallinu Achievers Awarded
At a celebratory dinner, attended by Hon. Tony Simpson, Minister for Local Government in Western Australia, Councillor Graham Sanderson and former Councillor Bill Dinnie were…
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Putting highlands on radar
Central Highlands Councils are working hard in the lead up to this year’s Victorian state election to ensure the region’s priorities are high on both…
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150 years of local government
Armidale Town Hall played host in April to the gala launch of a book celebrating a sesquicentenary of local government in Armidale. Armidale 150 years…
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Fatality Free Friday
Willoughby City Council is calling on members of the community to make a Fatality Free Friday pledge. Willoughby Mayor Gail Giles-Gidney will launch the event…
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Changing fire mitigation
The Western Australia Local Government Association (WALGA) has welcomed the release of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) concept paper looking at rethinking…
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The Commission of Audit leads on the doctrine of minimalism – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
I am writing this in early May, so I’m assuming that the Budget won’t have been as grim as the Commission of Audit’s prognosis. Nevertheless…
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Councillor profiles – This month from the Tasmania
Rural financeThe Tasman Council is one of the smallest of Tasmania’s 29 councils. It faces constant challenges posed by financial and budget constraints, a small…
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Councillor profiles – This month from Tasmania
Happy coincidenceGetting involved in Local Government was a spur-of-the-moment decision. Ted Ross, the Infrastructure Director at Meander Valley Council joked to me that I should…
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