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Night time economy vs clean streets*
A lively night time economy is a positive for a city. On the other hand, one of the top three concerns resulting from a vibrant…
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2014 Resilient Australia Awards
2014 Resilient Australia Awards
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Relief in sight
Lack of rainfall in rural communities has farmers and local government struggling for solutions as conditions in eastern Australia continue to challenge community resilience, even…
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Editorial
Satisfaction with council’s operations seems to rely upon rates and roads, and the money local government has to spend on maintenance governs both. Surveys have…
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Have your say… Letters to the editor
Parking tax too much.Dear LG Focus:Motorists in the Leichhardt Council area could be paying almost half a million dollars more in parking fees if major…
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NSW Premier takes leadership challenge
Participants of the Local Government Managers Australia, NSW (LGMA NSW) Rural Management Challenge were given a rare opportunity to challenge the Premier of New South…
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2014 Heart Foundation Local Government Awards*
The Heart Foundation Local Government Awards recognise and showcase Councils who are working to improve heart health through building a sense of community, encouraging people…
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President’s comment – Planning on a better Tasmania
In Tasmania local government has an excellent working relationship with the State Government and through the auspices of the Premier’s Local Government Council much has…
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Sun–safe childcare centers awarded
Nine Greater Geelong early learning centres are the first in Victoria to be recognised as ‘healthy early childhood services’ through the State Government’s Healthy Together…
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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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