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Councils putting homelessness in focus
The Centre for Housing, Urban and Regional Planning (CHURP) is working in partnership with the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) and state-based local government organisations…
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The steps to grant application success*
The Australian Government has allocated grants to local governments through eight programs in the first half of 2012. Did your council apply for a grant…
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Small Business Mentoring Program graduation
Twenty Warringah women graduated from the six-month Small Business Mentoring Program this week, hosted by Warringah Council in partnership with Inspiring Women and the NSW…
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Commission against corruption welcomed
The Local Government Association of South Australia has welcomed the State Government’s announcement that it would introduce legislation to create an Independent Commission Against Corruption…
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Website keeps officers up-to-date
Formed in 1988, Victoria’s South West Authorised Officers Group promotes consistent practices in local laws and animal management and provides council officers with a voice…
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Community Car Pool Launched
Residents of the eight Mid North Coasts councils in NSW will have the opportunity to save money on fuel, get priority parking, reduce wear and…
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myRANDWICK app an Australian first
Randwick City Council in NSW is set to launch a unique smartphone app that will change the way residents and ratepayers interact with Council. The…
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Management Challenge Winners
A team from across the ditch has impressed judges at the Australasian Finals of the Local Government Managers Australia’s (LGMA) 2012 Management Challenge. Fifty emerging…
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Councillor profiles – Local Government Focus
President Banambi Wunungmurra, East Arnhem Shire Council, Northern Territory How long have you been involved in local government and what led you to run for…
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Fridge buyback
Shoalhaven City residents have been encouraged to save money on their power bills and help the environment by getting rid of unwanted upright freezers and…
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Book building inspections online
Lake Macquarie City Council is offering builders access to a new online service for booking building inspections. Council’s Manager Development Assessment and Compliance, Steve Brown,…
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Regional training program goes national
At a time when there is significant focus on regional Australia, Economic Development Australia’s Regional & Remote Area Training Program (RRATP) provides valuable insight into…
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