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City of Melville’s track record on addressing alcohol abuse
I am constantly amazed at the amount kids drink these days – a dozen schooners in a sitting is considered quite normal. Add to this…
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Category winners for the National Awards for Local Government announced
The Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government, Simon Crean, recently announced the category winners of the 2011 National Awards for Local Government.…
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Councillor Profiles
Mayor Ralph Blyth, West Arnhem Shire, Northern Territory Q, How long have you been on Council? Under the new Shire amalgamations in the Northern Territory,…
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New City of Greater Geraldton to be formed
After a recent plebiscite, the City of Geraldton Greenough and Shire of Mullewa will amalgamate to form a new City of Greater Geraldton. The vote…
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Improved parks for Brimbank
About nine kilometres of linked parklands along a river will be created through an ambitious scheme being undertaken by Brimbank City Council. Close to 50…
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Renewable energy powers 1200 homes
Around 1,200 homes in Queensland’s Redland City Council are now being powered by renewable energy, generated by a local landfill. Commissioned in April 2010, the…
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SA fight for Federal road pledge
The Local Government Association of South Australia (LGASA) is lobbying the Federal Government to continue a supplementary local road funding agreement and to better coordinate…
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Young Mayor for Frankston
Frankston City Council has elected one of Victoria’s youngest ever Mayors with 24 year old Councillor Kristopher Bolam. This follows his recent swearing in as…
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Website launched to reduce impact of drugs
A new national website designed to assist councils to address the impact of drugs and alcohol in their communities was launched by Hobart Lord Mayor…
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Water disputes in Qld and NSW
Disputes over the future of water management have broken out in both Queensland and New South Wales. Plans for Local Governments to lose control of…
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Kirsty O’Keeffe wins national Indigenous award
Tweed Shire Council trainee Kirsty O’Keeffe has been named as the Skilled Group National Indigenous Employee of the Year. Kirsty, 21, is employed by national…
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Constitutional recognition concern from Federal Opposition
While many Local Governments have now passed resolutions in support of constitutional recognition, the Federal Opposition appears to be edging away from vital bipartisan support…
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