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Maryborough hosts successful Criers titles
After a least a year of planning, Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour has hailed the Royal Society of the Ancient and Honorable Australian Town Crier…
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Faster payments welcomed
In a major win for local government, the Federal Government announced late last month it would bring forward payments totalling almost $1.8 billion to the…
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McCusker Centre for Citizenship internships announced
The Shire of Carnarvon is hosting three internships through the McCusker Centre for Citizenship at The University of Western Australia The Shire of Carnarvon is…
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Unique local government training course goes national
Asbestos remains a significant issue in New South Wales. State-wide flooding last year increased the risk that asbestos – which was either poorly disposed of…
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Mayor calls for change to act
A spike in illegal copper theft from new housing estates, powerlines, and local sports clubs around SEQ has become so bad it’s causing blackouts in…
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Brisbane to host Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum
The Asia Pacific Cities Summit (2023APCS) and Mayors’ Forum is set to return to Brisbane from 11 – 13 October 2023, bringing together worldwide leaders…
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Ideas shared at annual general assembly
More than 1100 local government leaders shared ideas and innovations about a range of issues and challenges at the 2023 Australian Local Government Association’s (ALGA)…
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Celebrating 150 years
Kingston District Council is celebrating its 150th birthday. Monday, 3 July 2023 marked a special day in the history of the Kingston District Council, being…
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Birthday celebrations for iconic building
The red carpet will be rolled out at the Logan Entertainment Centre this month as the iconic community venue celebrates its 21st birthday. A gala…
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Fluoride set to return to Dubbo
The tender for the refurbishment of the fluoride dosing system at the John Gilbert Water Treatment Plant (JGWTP) in Dubbo has been awarded by Dubbo…
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New uses for old tyres
Old tyres are finding a new use thanks to a family-owned Victorian company which is now recycling them into products that make pathways, schools, sporting…
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Brisbane conference focuses on emergency management
The AFAC23 powered by INTERSCHUTZ conference and exhibition in Brisbane is set to bring together distinguished scientists, policymakers, and frontline leaders from around the world.…