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Fremantle closes in on $1 billion of new development
Proving it’s not just the local AFL footy team boosting the port city’s fortunes, the City of Fremantle has compiled figures that show the current…
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Queensland Plan puts regional population growth back on the agenda
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has applauded the Newman Government’s move to encourage greater population growth in regions outside southeast Queensland. More than…
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New initiative to boost local economy
The Shire of Mt Marshall has implemented an innovative pilot program to encourage tourists to shop at local businesses. Visitors that stay at the Caravan…
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50th birthday celebrations
The Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) in Victoria celebrated its 50th birthday in style, with a reception at the Melbourne Town Hall on October…
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Alice Springs Town Council
Alice Springs Town Council
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Yes, Minister
Australia has a new government, and with it a new minister responsible for local government, Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss. LG Focus asked Mr Truss…
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Editorial
Tony Abbott has promised to be a prime minister of action. Since coming to office on September 18, he has streamlined ministerial responsibilities and titles,…
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Have your say… Letters to the editor
Dear LG Focus, The Hills Shire Council is calling for a decision on a second Sydney airport at Badgery’s Creek during this term of Federal…
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drumMUSTER’s ongoing success in South Australia
Chemical container recycling is now easier for South Australia’s farmers after two local councils turned their drumMUSTER sites into ongoing collections. For more than a…
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Shovel ready
South Australian Councils will have no difficulty providing a list of shovel-ready projects to fit the State Government’s new strategy to improve job and training…
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Community comes together for land transfer
Aurukun community has seen a long awaited land transfer come to fruition. 250 people, comprising many visitors, local residents, and dignitaries were in attendance on…
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High hopes for new government – President’s comment
The election of the Federal Government on 7 September 2013 presents some laudable opportunities for regional Australia. All councils in the Northern Territory are keen…
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