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Critical infrastructure in the spotlight
The Australian Local Government Association’s 2012 National Local Roads and Transport Congress, held in Hobart in November, raised some big questions about Australia’s ailing infrastructure,…
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Editorial
Well, December is finally here, and what a huge year it’s been for local government in Australia … 2012 has seen council elections in four…
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President’s Comment – Northern Territory enters new phase in local government
President’s Comment In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. Our November issue features a comment from Councillor Damien Ryan,…
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ALGWA conference looks to an equitable future
The conference, titled ‘The Future of Local Government — Resilience, Resolve and Relationships’, set about challenging some of the more traditional forms and roles of…
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Live beef and sheep exports – enough is enough – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
Let’s face it. Shipping live animals in cramped pens for long distances across tropical seas is inherently cruel. And a good number of these beasts…
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Christmas without costing the Earth
Randwick, Waverley and Woollahra councils in New South Wales have launched a unique sustainability initiative, encouraging residents to buy environmentally friendly gifts for Christmas. As…
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Kalgoorlie – Boulder to host ‘Arts on the Edge’
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, in Western Australia’s Goldfields-Esperance region, has been chosen to host the nation’s most prestigious forum on creativity, culture and regional arts…
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Funding to prevent violence against women
Melton City Council has welcomed the announcement of $600,000 over three years to fund a collaborative project to help prevent violence against women and their…
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Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka
Ballarat’s newest tourist attraction, the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (MADE), will offer a unique exploration of issues of democracy, participation and citizenship for…
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Monash Uni leads project on Anzac Centenary
As the Anzac Centenary approaches, Monash University in Melbourne has launched a new project designed to capture community memories of World War 1. Monash Vice-Chancellor…
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Councillor profiles – Local Government Focus
Mayor Jodie Harrison, Lake Macquarie City Council, New South Wales I have 14 years experience working in local government, which is how I came to…
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Early Learning Centre sows seeds of sustainability
Campbelltown City Council’s Amarina Early Learning Centre has won an award for excellence by teaching young children and families in Airds how to save energy.…
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