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Interface Councils want more universities
The Interface Councils are eight councils surrounding metropolitan Melbourne that define themselves as 30 percent urban / 70 percent rural, forming the interface between regional…
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Parramatta River City Renewal Project
Parramatta City Council has welcomed Prime Minister, Julia Gillard’s announcement of $3.75 million towards the Parramatta River City Renewal Project. The funding was announced as…
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United stance on forced amalgamation
On April 3rd, Shellharbour City Council in New South Wales unanimously supported Mayor Kellie Marsh in her opposition to amalgamation. Shellharbour’s stance was taken in…
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Proposed shake up for Council selection
Mayor John Davis and former Mayor, Councillor Reg Kidd of Orange City Council in New South Wales have called for the abolition of group tickets…
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Clunes declared Australia’s first International Booktown
The central Victorian township of Clunes in the Hepburn Shire has recently been declared Australia’s first International Booktown, making it the first of its kind…
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Talking sense on disaster mitigation
The Local Government Association of Queensland has backed former Gillard Government minister Robert McClelland’s call for a smarter approach to funding communities affected by natural…
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LOGOV 2012*
For the latest in innovation, technology and sustainable solutions, lock in Wednesday and Thursday 10th and 11th of October 2012 and head to LOGOV 2012…
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A Men’s Shed milestone
Starting in 2006, the Australian Men’s Shed Association now represents over 650 sheds across Australia, providing a vital resource for men and contributing to healthier…
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Councillor profiles
This month we are profiling two councillors from New South Wales. Deputy Mayor Tracey Carpenter, Bathurst Regional Council, New South Wales How long have you…
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Victoria’s first dry diving facility
Maroondah will soon be home to Victoria’s first dry-diving facility, with designs for the $46.5million Ringwood District Aquatic and Leisure Centre now complete. The Maroondah…
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Women helped to weather the storm
Mackay Regional Council in Queensland is running a unique program dedicated to assisting the women in the region cope with the aftermath of natural disasters.…
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National Awards for Local Government
Sponsored by the Office for the Arts, Australian Government Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport. Winner: Sunshine Coast Regional Council, QLD –…
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