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Closer ties between State and Local Government
State-Local Relationship Strengthened Local Government New South Wales (LGNSW) and the NSW State Government have welcomed a new agreement to guide relations between State and…
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Anyone for Memphis or Nashville? – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
I was recently invited by an American friend, Dr. Stuart Rosenfeld, to think about collaboration on creative economies. Among other things, he’s a Board member…
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The tall ships are coming
The sight of tall ships on the horizon can stir the spirit of adventure in us all, and Victorians will celebrate that spirit when it…
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Assault on councils’ rating autonomy
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has called new ministerial guidelines to restrict local government’s use of differential rates a direct assault on the autonomy…
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Councillor profiles – Local Government Focus
Cr Amanda Stapledon Mayor, City of Casey, Victoria I have now been on Council for four and a half years, I became involved in Local…
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Five women, three generations and one creative family
Three generations of one family living at opposite tips of the country pooled their artistic talents to create an exhibition at Wyreena Gallery in Croydon,…
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Report highlights financial challenges
A report into the accounts of 68 Queensland local governments by Auditor General Andrew Greaves has revealed the extent of financial challenges faced by councils.…
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Chatswood Library celebrates one million
Willoughby City Council’s Chatswood Library has received one million visitors since officially opening in September 2011. One of the largest public libraries in New South…
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New South Wales must back up White Paper with funding
Councils have called on the New South Wales Government to back up its new planning system with funds to allow councils to carry out the…
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Have your say… Letters to the editor
This is your chance to speak up about current issues affecting your council. Please forward your letters to editorial@lgfocus.com.au I have put the State Government…
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Streamlining access
George Town Council Mayor Roger Broomhall and Member for Bass Geoff Lyons last month launched the Council’s Electronic Development Application and Building Application (eDABA) Portal…
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East Arnhem Shire Council delivers savings
East Arnhem Shire Council (EASC) has delivered over $1.1 million in savings and received a commendation in the 2013 National Awards for Local Government in…
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