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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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Archibald Prize exhibition
Shoalhaven City Arts Centre will be hosting the Archibald Prize 2013 Regional Touring Exhibition until Saturday the 28th of June. The Archibald Prize is Australia’s…
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New name for Local Government Professionals
Local Government Professionals Australia, NSW is the new name of the Local Government Managers Australia, NSW (LGMA NSW) following a recent rebranding and has adopted…
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