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Councils fight fruit fly
More than 50 councils across three states are being asked to raise awareness about the world’s worst fruit pest. Councils in the Fruit Fly Exclusion…
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Planning approvals at the touch of a button
An online housing approval system will reduce approval times for new homes in Coffs Harbour City Council to around a week. The approval system was…
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Digital TV may cost more for remote residents
West Arnhem Shire Council has expressed concern that the shift to digital television transmission may increase the cost of free-to-air broadcasts for residents of remote…
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Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
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Work health law concerns
Concerns have been raised about the impact of new Work Health and Safety laws on volunteers in Local Government related organisations like Meals on Wheels.…
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Local Government leaders honoured
Local Government leaders honoured The 2012 Australia Day honours list recognised a number of Local Government councilors and officers for their achievements and dedication to…
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Editorial
Editorial The introduction of nationally consistent Work Heath and Safety (WH&S) laws is based on the principle that Australian workers are entitled to the same…
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Carbon price package – President’s comment
Carbon price package – President’s comment In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Councillor Bill…
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Sydney is first carbon neutral council
Sydney is first carbon neutral council The City of Sydney has become the first council in Australia to achieve formal status as carbon neutral as…
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Study calls for open minded debate on amalgamations
Study calls for open minded debate on amalgamations A report calling for more open-minded debate on council amalgamations has been released by a group of…
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Are you game to support your community clubs? – The Good Oil by Rod Brown*
Are you game to support your community clubs? – The Good Oil by Rod Brown* We are in the middle of a fascinating political play.…
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Forum debates future of Metropolitan Councils
Forum debates future of Metropolitan Councils A local government forum has identified a preferred future for the sector, in which the number of Western Australian…
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