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New Victorian funding for battery disposal
Sustainability Victoria is supporting safer and more sustainable battery disposal with the expansion of battery collection points across the state, thanks to new funding from…
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Engagement Institute evolves
Shaping Smarter Engagement: Why Local Government Needs to Invest in Capability Building Now In communities across Australia, local government sits at the front line of…
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Country mayors frustrated by cost shifting
Local Government NSW released a new report on ‘cost shifting’ last week and the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has reiterated their frustrations and…
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Call for proper reform
Councils across NSW are now absorbing a staggering $1.5 billion in cost shifting from State and Federal governments each year – a cumulative $11.3 billion…
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New campaign aims for diversity
In a move to encourage more diversity among local councils, the Local Government Association of the NT (LGANT) has launched a campaign urging ‘every day’…
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Vital $86 million works underway
Work crews and equipment have begun arriving at the site of the Youngs Crossing upgrade project, which will significantly enhance reliability of a key transport…
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Cumberland initiatives turns banners to bags
In celebration of Plastic Free July 2025, Cumberland City Council is proud to highlight the success of its Banners to Bags campaign, a community-driven and…
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Jetstar celebrate Ballina partnership
More than five million passengers have flown through Ballina Byron Gateway Airport with Jetstar since the airline’s first flight touched down 20 years ago according…
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Landmark Supreme Court decision supports critical role of Local Government
WALGA has welcomed the Supreme Court of Western Australia’s decision that s6.26(2) Crown land, subject of a miscellaneous licence and is occupied, has been deemed…
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Cultivating a greener future
The City of Gosnells is set to cultivate a more sustainable and greener future, with the development of a new production nursery. Once operational, the…
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New party for Canberra
The launch of the ACT’s newest political party, the Canberra Socialists will be held from 3pm on 19 July at the Polish Club, located at…
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Fauna diversity measured
A rare bat last recorded in Cockburn more than 30 years ago is among abundant and diverse native fauna recorded during surveys in bushland reserves…
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