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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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Bold ideas for local government infrastructure
Local Government Minister Simon Crean has released a major review that identifies potential new ways for local governments to plan, finance and deliver infrastructure investments.…
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Recognising local government’s high achievers
Executive Team, City of Prospect, South Australia Over the past few years the brand City of Prospect can be found on numerous local government, state,…
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Dust sealing success for unmade roads*
The Australian rural environment means there are many kilometres of unsealed roads for local officials to maintain – often with inadequate funding. The major portion…
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“Water into Gold” The Year of the Farmer*
In the year of the farmer it is only fitting that our food security is guaranteed and our regional communities are given the opportunity to…
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Australian made road maintenance and construction innovation leaves others in the dust
Polycom Stabilising Aid is proving to be increasingly popular among councils and shires and road building authority’s across Australia. All over the country from the…
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