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Local government reform opposed
Lake Macquarie City Council has prepared a submission in response to the Independent Local Government Review Panel’s final report into local government reform in NSW,…
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Funding for better bins
Better household recycling and reduced costs to landfill will be made possible with the provision of $7.5m in funding announced in Western Australia in January.…
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Keeping the black dog at bay – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
Late last month, the Abbott Government announced $10.7 million for mental health initiatives for the Bush, as part of the Drought Relief package. This is…
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Council satisfaction up
Public satisfaction with Queensland’s local councils is on the increase according to a comprehensive survey of attitudes towards local government. The findings suggest that people…
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Capital plan to accelerate job growth
A plan for Ballarat’s next phase of growth has been unveiled which will develop a range of infrastructure in the region. City of Ballarat Mayor…
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Waste and resource recovery boost for SHOROC
SHOROC (Shore Regional Organisation of Councils) and its partner councils, Manly, Mosman, Pittwater and Warringah in northern NSW, have received a $600,000 grant over four…
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Major events
The City of Busselton, Western Australia’s major event calendar has doubled in the last two years after it announced in 2012 that it would strive…
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Commitment to Australia’s north
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has emphasised the economic potential of Australia’s northern regions as a key item on the policy agendas of…
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Councillor profiles – This month from Queensland
Council and innovationGladstone Regional Council covers an extensive area of 10,448 square kilometres. The Council came into being on March 15, 2008 through the amalgamating…
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Councillor profiles – This month from Queensland
Nature and productivityThe natural beauty of our region is my favorite part of the council area. The potential of our rainfall resources and preserving the…
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Growing community and infrastructure
Aurukun Shire Council in Queensland has announced its corporate plan for the next five years looking to combat the many challenges facing the region, including…
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Mergers split opinion in Western Australia
Last month Local Government Focus featured a story on local government amalgamations in New South Wales. This month we feature competing opinions on similar amalgamations…
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