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ALGA welcomes House of Reps decision
After a lengthy period of inactivity, the Federal Government has taken the next step towards a referendum on the constitutional recognition of local government. The…
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Funding resolves lands issue
Shoalhaven City Council has welcomed an announcement that sees nearly $5.5 million of Federal Government funding allocated to the voluntary purchase of land in the…
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L2P program awarded for excellence
A popular learner driver mentor program, the Geelong L2P Program, was awarded the L2P Excellence Award at the Victorian Community Road Safety Partnership Program Conference…
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MOU leads the way
As part of an Australian –first agreement, Randwick City Council staff completing internal learning and development programs will be given credit towards post-graduate study at…
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Website connects the community
In August this year, Woollahra Municipal Council launched an innovative initiative designed to give community groups in the eastern Sydney local government area a greater…
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The winds of change
Local governments around Australia are facing some significant reforms; some of the proposals are being welcomed by the sector, some are not so popular. The…
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Revitalising Gosford’s CBD
As part of Gosford City Council’s efforts to revitalise its CBD, the refurbishment of Mortimer Lane was launched in October, in conjunction with the Gosford…
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Compliance Mobility Solution breaks new ground
Fraser Coast Regional Council (FCRC) is breaking new ground after launching its new Compliance Mobility Solution, an application allowing Compliance Officers to access Council’s Property…
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Councillor profiles – Local Government Focus
Mayor Jane Bates, Kangaroo Island Council, South Australia I first joined the Kangaroo Island Council 12 years ago and have been Mayor for six years.…
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Reducing litter through cash for containers
A ‘cash for containers’ scheme could reduce Western Australia’s litter problem by potentially eliminating nearly half of the items that are currently littered across the…
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Indian Myna a major pest
The Indian Myna, a species of bird introduced to Australia to control pests, now has a price on its head in the Childers area. Bundaberg…
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Point Lookout Gorge Walk officially opened
Stage 2 of the upgraded Point Lookout Gorge Walk on North Stradbroke Island was officially opened in October, bringing state, federal and local government together…
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