News
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Kim Carr’s demotion a big error – The Good Oil by Rod Brown*
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has been under huge pressure to assert her authority and her latest ministerial reshuffle was clearly part of this. Her announcement…
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Minister says union claims are false
NSW Local Government Minister Don Page has refuted false claims that the State Government plans to reduce 152 councils to just 16 across the State,…
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Sustainable Living Gympie Guide goes live
Sometimes it is all too easy to feel that the world’s problems are so big that you cannot make a difference. It’s crucial that we…
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Councillor profiles
This month we are profiling two councillors from Western Australia. David Boothman Mayor Stirling City Council, Western Australia Q. How long have you been on…
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The year that wasn’t
Local Government Focus has a fun look at what didn’t happen in 2011 January 2011 – ALGA Board to replace Australian Test Team In a…
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Future directions in business efficiency
An interview with West Arnhem Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Adam Seiler. Adam Seiler is experiencing the sharp edge of Local Government business efficiency and…
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Baw Baw Shire Council Wins Landcare Award
The 2011 Victorian Landcare Bushfire Recovery Award was presented to Baw Baw Shire Council to recognise its recovery efforts following the Black Saturday bushfires. It…
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Local Government winners in Australian Safer Communities awards
In this the twelfth anniversary of the Australian Safer Communities Awards, it is encouraging to see the continuing interest shown in developing projects which strengthen…
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2012 – Road to local sustainability*
In June this year the world will be watching as delegates from countries around the world representing governments, civil society, business and Non Government Organisations…
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The Grove Library working for the community
The Grove Library and Community Learning Centre, jointly owned and managed by the local authorities of Cottesloe, Peppermint Grove and Mosman Park, is an outstanding…
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Council set to launch free iPhone app for the community
Hurstville Mayor Steve McMahon has revealed that the Council is currently developing a free iPhone app to enable residents to access Council information through their…
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Rubber roads for Corangamite
Using recycled rubber from old car tyres has helped Corangamite Shire increase the life of many of its road to as much as 10 years…
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