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Corporate Profile welcomes spring*
Spring is in the air and it’s time to enjoy the sunshine and carnival season. You will want to look your best and now’s the…
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Councils combat Carbon Tax
July 1st has come and gone and, nearly a month into the new carbon economy, the impact seems to be somewhat less dramatic than anticipated.…
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Editorial
This, the August issue of Local Government Focus, incorporates our feature on Community Services, Leisure, Park & Gardens, and the sheer volume and diversity of…
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President’s Comment – Getting the best for the community should not be misinterpreted
President’s Comment In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. Our August issue features a comment from Councillor Troy Pickard,…
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Volunteers caring for elderly
Most councils in Australia appreciate the vital role volunteers play in their communities, with many giving tirelessly of their time and energy across a range…
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Greater Bendigo Council says NO to violence
A draft Violence Prevention Plan has been endorsed by the City of Greater Bendigo Council and released for community feedback. Mayor Cr. Sandner said this…
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Outback arena gets upgrade
Hughenden in the Flinders Shire in outback Queensland has become one of the top horse performance locations in the State. A recent upgrade of the…
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Manufacturing woes – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
Job losses in manufacturing roll on, with no end in sight. Some pundits reckon that our manufacturers can weather the effects of the high AUD.…
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Mapping website sets national benchmark
A local government geospatial expert has called on Australia’s councils to embrace Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to meet the nation’s growing demand for improved…
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Homeless, not hopeless
Habitat for Humanity, founded in the US in 1976 and now operating on a global scale, is helping to provide homes for the vulnerable in…
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The Care Factor
The Launceston City Council has launched a new pilot program, aimed at helping young people better engage with each other, their schools, and the wider…
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Flood mitigation plans progress
Maranoa Regional Council has secured Queensland Government funding to develop a detailed design of works for Roma’s flood mitigation strategies. Maranoa Mayor Robert Loughnan, along…
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