News
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Sudden hailstorm proves damaging
A sudden hailstorm has caused significant damage to the Grafton Library, with multiple holes reported in the building’s roof. The extent of the damage is…
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Record participation expected for Australia Day 2026 grants program
Under the Australia Day 2026 Community Events Grant Program, local councils, government entities and not-for-profit (NFP) organisations are eligible to apply for grants of between…
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Waste Expo must-attend event
Local Government at the Forefront of Australia’s Circular Economy: Why Waste Expo Australia 2025 is a Must-Attend Local government is central to Australia’s transition towards…
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Big wins for Parramatta
The City of Parramatta has been recognised for outstanding achievement, taking home two Local Government NSW Awards in the planning and culture categories. Council was…
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Groundbreaking exhibition
An exhibition showcasing contemporary ceramic works crafted from Tamborine Mountain’s native clays, and curated by Scenic Rim artist and researcher Larissa Warren, has secured major…
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Empowerment through training
Empowering Local Government through in-house engagement training. Practical, customisable training that builds confidence, connection and capability across your team. In today’s complex and ever-evolving environment,…
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Leading Glen Innes Severn with Vision and Purpose
Elected as a first time Councillor and immediately elected as Mayor following the September 2024 election, Mayor Margot Davis brings more than 20 years of…
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Wonderful water wins awards
RICHMOND Valley Council’s Casino Water Treatment Plant team is again headed to the national tap water tasting championships after taking out the top accolade for…
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How councils can help
Bridging the Confidence Gap: Empowering Local Communities to Ask R U OK? Any Day. R U OK? is calling on local councils to focus on…
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New housing for NT
Remote overcrowding in the Northern Territory is being targeted with the building of 222 new homes in the past year. The move is part of…
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NSW councils shine at awards
Councils from across NSW have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to their communities at the 2025 Local Government Week Awards. Held in Sydney on…
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Awards celebrate love of nature
Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes art competition strikes a chord with locals. The Bridgetown-Greenbushes Art Awards recently celebrated the deeply personal connection locals have to their surroundings…