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Mayor catch-up
This month Local Government Focus catches up with the City of Cockburn’s Mayor Logan K. Howlett, JP. Tell us about your area: what makes your…
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Mayor welcomes announcement
Goondiwindi Region mayor Cr Lawrence Springborg AM has welcomed the Queensland government announcement to review the regulatory framework requirements for wind farm developments. According to…
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Keep parks clean with biodegradable dog waste bags
Biogone have created Australia’s first landfill-biodegradable dog waste bags that are considered to break down 90 per cent faster than conventional plastic bags in landfill.…
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Study into US tech support for Australia
A new report launched by the Tech Council of Australia (TCA), Microsoft and LinkedIn has shown the important contribution that investment by US tech companies…
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$2000 scholarships on offer
High-achieving local students who are starting TAFE or university can receive a $2000 scholarship to cover their study costs through the Port Stephens Mayoral Academic…
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Museum tackles land care
A thought-provoking exhibition addressing land management choices since colonisation – and in the context of climate change – is asking us to rethink our land…
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Newcastle digs deep for trees
Local residents, students and City of Newcastle (CN) staff dug deep to plant more than 8000 native trees, shrubs and grasses as part of National…
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National Landcare Week returned
Landcare Australia proudly announced the annual return of Landcare Week (7-13 August), a heartfelt initiative celebrating the tireless efforts of everyday Australians. This annual campaign…
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Recovering the final 10 per cent
Turns out there is something to see: what ‘only 10 per cent left to recover’ looks like for local councils and communities Australia can be…
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National Tree Day
National Tree Day on Sunday 30 July proved to be a huge success in Benalla Rural City, with 23 volunteers planting more than 300 native…
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Burnie gets tough on anti social behaviour
Burnie City Council is very concerned about anti-social and criminal activities across its central business district. Businesses have been impacted and council’s own community assets…
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WALGA refutes minister’s claim
WALGA strongly refutes Planning, Housing, and Homelessness Minister John Carey’s recent assertions that local governments are stymying the delivery of housing, including community housing. WALGA…
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