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Spanning the state divide
A recent review of bridge inspection manuals by infrastructure consultants pitt&sherry uncovered results that could pave the way for future improvements in bridge inspection methodologies.…
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Another day, another disaster
Once again, floods, fires and extreme temperatures are dominating national headlines, with barely a state or territory left untouched by disaster in some form. The…
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Editorial
The year has kicked off with a new round of challenges for local government, some not entirely unexpected, and others, such as the announcement of…
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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 sophieg@lgfocus.com.au Travelling from A to B At…
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Keeping cool puts heat on NT shires
The heat is on for cash-strapped shires in the Northern Territory, with the cost of funding much-needed swimming pools becoming prohibitive for most local governments.…
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Mayor represents region on rural council
Colac Otway Shire Mayor, Councillor Lyn Russell will represent South West Victoria on a state wide body that seeks to build capacity for rural Victorian…
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Councils stand up on gender equity
President’s comment Encouraging women to participate in and make a career from local government, either as an elected member or an employee, is one of the…
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2013 Local Government Research Forum
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG), in partnership with the Local Government Association of South Australia, is calling for papers for the…
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Build a raingarden, help the environment
Banyule City residents are being encouraged to build raingardens to reduce stormwater pollution of local waterways and the reliance on drinking water to keep gardens…
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Bell rings for Cowra’s man of peace
In 2012, Cowra’s World Peace Bell was re-dedicated as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of the inauguration of the bell in 1992. Cowra Shire…
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Five winners of inaugural ‘Fairest & Best’ Award – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
We are now in an election year. Who can we believe or trust? As Henry Kissinger once said, “Too bad 90 percent of the politicians…
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Be prepared with ‘REDiPlan’
The Town of Victoria Park in Western Australia is working with the Australian Red Cross in providing training for emergency preparedness to community members. In…
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