News
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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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Cairns selected as a role model
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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National Year of Reading 2012
Launched in February, The National Year of Reading has hit the ground running, with libraries all over Australia taking up the challenge and promoting the…
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Barmera Library hosts community storytellers
Barmera Public Library, run by the Berri Barmera Council in South Australia, is celebrating the National Year of Reading by inviting members of the community…
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Get in to the spirit of reading
The Broome Public Library, in Western Australia’s Kimberley, is celebrating the National Year of Reading with a series of events and programs that highlight both…
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Library relocation celebrated in style
Up until as recently as February this year, the future venue for the Mount Isa City Council Library was still in doubt, with a temporary…

