News
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New waste site to help promote tourism
A special ‘Dump Point’ for people to empty their toilets from recreation vehicles (RV) and caravans has been set up by Coffs Harbour City Council…
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International attention for Local Government environmental initiatives
Environmental initiatives by Local Governments in South Australia and New South Wales have won plaudits from overseas. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has endorsed the…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Councillor Samantha Dunn, President of the Victorian Local…
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Editorial
While the Federal Government and the Opposition continue to argue about the virtues or otherwise of the carbon tax, the debate overshadows a wide range…
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Mixed Local Government response to Government’s digital TV rollout
The changeover to digital television has met with mixed reactions from rural, regional and remote councils. From 30 June 2010, Australia had begun switching off…
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Adam Gilchrist’s Bellingen bronze
Former Australian test cricketer and captain Adam Gilchrist was the guest of honour at Bellingen Shire when he unveiled a commemorative bronze sculpture of himself.…
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RDA fund underwhelms – The Good Oil by Rod Brown*
The first round of the feds’ $1 billion play in regional development got off to an inauspicious start last month, and there are lots of…
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Lake Fleet wins national award
Strong savings in fuel has led to Lake Macquarie City Council being awarded the 2011 Fleet Environment Award by the Australasian Fleet Management Association (AfMA).…
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New library at Sunshine Coast Council
The Cooroy Library at Sunshine Coast Council needs to be seen to be believed. It’s a serious piece of modern architecture, built by the Sunshine…
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Councillor profiles
This month we feature two Councillors from New South Wales. Councillor Ian Tiley, Clarence Valley Council, New South Wales Q. How long have you been…
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Mount Gambier librarian is a top achiever
The woman behind the transformation of Mount Gambier’s library into a vibrant community hub has been named one of South Australia’s top achievers in the…
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Make a difference in your region
Would you like to give something back to your community by developing and strengthening your region? Expressions of Interest for positions on Regional Development Australia…
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