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Mackay Regional Council will provide $65,000 for community and not-for-profit groups to stage 150th anniversary celebrations with the theme ‘our people, our places and our…

The Heart Foundation Healthy Community Awards showcase councils working to improve heart health, through building a sense of community, encouraging people to be physically active,…

The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) has released a document that aims to improve councils’ financial performance. The Practice Note on Long…

The City of Busselton has been declared Western Australia’s sixth regional city. WA Local Government Minister John Castrilli proclaimed the new city (formerly Busselton Shire…

What will local government need to be in 2020, 2030…2050? What are the issues local governments are going to face in 10, 20, 30 or…

2010 marked the year of women in local government. This event was dedicated to raising the profile of women and addressing disparities in senior positions.…

Local governments across the country are working hard for their communities and promoting their achievements, with over 370 entries received for the 2012 National Awards…

The Mid North Coast Group of Councils (MIDGOC) has formally objected to the New South Wales Government’s waste levy. Mayors and General Managers representing MIDGOC…

An interview with Scott Smith, Information Technology Manager at Tasmania’s Brighton Counci.l Brighton Council in Tasmania is a semi-urban/rural council about 20 kilometres north of…