News
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Regional and remote area economic training
The aim of the Regional and Remote Area Economic Development Training Program (RRATP) is to provide a positive impact through the sharing of economic development…
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Gift of artworks heralds new chapter for gallery
In 2010, local resident and philanthropist Neil Balnaves donated over $1 million worth of paintings from his personal collection to the Mosman Art Gallery in…
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MAV backs council super fight
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has called for time out on the unbearable cumulative impacts of government reforms and funding cuts, and wants the…
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Picturing Armadale’s past
A new online collection of historical images means that residents of the City of Armadale in Western Australia can learn about and contribute to knowledge…
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Think women in Local Government
A campaign calling for 700 women to stand in the Victorian local government elections is making its final dash as Election Day, on October 27th,…
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Bunyip site for bushfire memorial
Koolangara Park in Bunyip has been selected as the location for a memorial garden to commemorate the loss of life and property during the 2009…
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Council commits to funding green streetlights
Changing streetlights in Colac Otway Shire to energy–efficient alternatives could save the council up to $70,000 a year. The Great South Coast group of councils…
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Another step toward carbon neutrality
In another step towards achieving carbon neutrality, Maribyrnong City Council has installed three solar systems at Maidstone Community Centre, Maribyrnong Community Centre and Braybrook’s Cherry…
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Council looks to future
Shoalhaven City Council recently endorsed the Shoalhaven Adaptation Plan, a planning tool designed to increase the area’s resilience and respond to the uncertainty created by…
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Cross border under scrutiny
Investigations and reviews are being undertaken in relation to the unique position that Tweed Shire Council and the Gold Coast City Council face as a…
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Red tape blocks power at lower prices
Electricity could be cheaper and cleaner if regulations blocking local energy production were removed, the City of Sydney has told a national inquiry into electricity…
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Mayor Sue Doherty South Perth City Council, Western Australia
As an active participant in the life of our community, I was approached to consider running for Council, which I did. So I was successfully…



