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Editorial
At a time when local government is trying to win state support for a referendum to recognise local government in the Australian Constitution, the level…
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Bumper summer at Cataract Gorge
Launceston has basked in the glow of a seemingly endless summer for several months but temperatures were not the only high numbers recorded in the…
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Councils oppose absorption into Perth city
The City of South Perth and Town of Victoria Park have opposed City of Perth’s submission to absorb both suburbs, along with Vincent and parts…
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Support for Local Government
President’s comment Talk to anyone passionate about fighting for increased levels of support and recognition for local governments and they will be the first to…
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Students ride free
Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Joanna Gash has launched a statewide first program to provide local students with a free travel service for school approved learning…
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Newcastle to host AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015
Newcastle Stadium will play host to four games of international football after being named as one of the five venues for AFC Asian Cup Australia…
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Women and Leadership Conference*
25 years ago Macquarie University had a dream of empowering and helping Australian women to become leaders in business and corporate life. In July of…
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Mayor joins crusade
Redland City Mayor Karen Williams has joined women’s organisations to lobby the Queensland State Government for a domestic and family violence service in Redlands. Councillor…
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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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