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City of Ballarat Employment Zone funding
The City of Ballarat, has welcomed an announcement by the Hon. Ted Baillieu, Premier of Victoria and the Hon. Denis Napthine, Minister for Regional Cities…
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RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre, North Burnett Regional Council, Queensland
The RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre (RMWABLC) is nestled into the side of a hill overlooking the picturesque North Burnett township of Eidsvold, which…
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Youth graffiti art workshops
Dogwood Crossing, in the town of Miles — an innovative centre focused on community, creativity and inspiration situated in the Western Downs region of Queensland…
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Providing homes for the homeless
More than $7 million is spent annually on health, justice and social services to sustain Sydney’s 246-strong population of people sleeping rough on the streets,…
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Rethinking relationships in local government
New research from the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) can assist in rethinking one of the most important relationships in local government…
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Thorny legislation not needed
New Victorian Government grants to help tackle the spread of roadside weeds during the active spring growth period is good news for rural Victorians. The…
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Studio 22 – new space for community groups
The Civic and Community Hub in Darley, in Victoria’s Shire of Moorabool, now offers a specially developed space for community groups, with the official opening…
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Get active outdoors this October
So you’ve tried Dry July and Movember, why not have a go at Outdoor-Tober? Outdoor-Tober is a celebration of getting active in the outdoors and…
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Editorial
Councils are always striving to improve their processes and practices, right across the board, thereby enhancing the long-term viability and sustainability of local government and,…
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Regional museums and galleries – from liabilities to assets – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
There are 1000 museums and 500 commercial art galleries across Australia. And I’d hazard a guess that 50 percent would benefit hugely from professional support.…
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Recognising local government’s high achievers
At the Local Government Managers Australia Congress in Perth in May, Local Government Focus invited delegates to nominate individuals or teams from their councils who…
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Have your say… Letters to the editor
Dear Editor, The Australian Government’s National Food Plan needs to concentrate more on developing a resilient and knowledgeable farm and food sector in Australia and…
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