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Councils celebrate NAIDOC Week
Local Governments across Australia celebrated National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee Week last month. As part of the celebrations in the City of Cockburn,…
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Pitching to Federal Ministers – The Good Oil by Rod Brown*
I’m often asked whether councils should write to Federal Ministers to push a particular project or issue. The answer obviously differs according to the circumstances.…
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Floods and drought – feast and famine
The 67th Annual Conference and AGM for the Murray Darling Association will be held in Dalby, Queensland from 7 to 10 September. Included is the…
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Queensland communities boosted by disaster funding
Queensland communities devastated by cyclones and floods now have greater resources to assist in their recovery and reconstruction efforts, thanks to an initiative inspired by…
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Land swap in Lockyer Valley
In what is believed to be an Australian first, the Lockyer Valley Regional Council has unveiled its master plan to relocate residents from the flood…
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Councillor profiles
This month we feature two councillors from Victoria. Councillor Judy Heather, Moira Shire Council, Victoria Q. Why did you decide to become involved in Local…
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Tackling hoon drivers in West Torrens
West Torrens Council is taking seriously the spate of hoon driving incidents in South Australia by teaching young drivers about the severe ramifications of car…
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Finding services in Frankston
Finding what facilities and services are close to your house within Frankston City has just got easier for residents with the launch of My Address.…
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Recognising LG’s high achievers
At the National General Assembly of Local Government held in Canberra, Local Government FOCUS invited delegates to nominate individuals or teams from their councils who…
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Sydney and Randwick councils join forces for light rail extension
Two Sydney councils will work together to support an extension to Sydney’s light rail system, easing gridlocked streets and improving public transport. Sydney Lord Mayor…
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DrillFest 2011 at Rockhampton*
The Australian Drilling Industry Association is pleased to announce that DrillFest 2011 will be held in Rockhampton on 28 and 29 September. "Drillfest" – a…
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Residents invited to participate in designing streetscapes
The ideas and vision for residents for local streetscapes will be a key part of the focus of a new Maranoa Placemaking Project. Mayor Robert…
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