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Beware the bolting regions – The Good Oil by Rod Brown*
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* The Grattan Institute has just released a report recommending that governments should tilt funding towards fast growing regions. Titled…
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MAV conference attracts international interest
A Melbourne based conference on asset management in Local Government has received attention from across the Middle East for its progressive and innovative ideas. Two…
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Stimulus package to help spark Townsville CBD
Townsville City Council is now targeting investment and job creation in the city with a package of economic incentives to drive new commercial development in…
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Plan to create a greener city centre for Hobart
Hobart could be further greened under an ambitious new plan for the city centre. More trees and green areas are slated for Hobart under an…
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Councillor Profiles
This month we feature two councillors from Western Australia. Mayor Logan Howlett, City of Cockburn, Western Australia Q. How long have you been on Council?…
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Launceston Aquatic Facility combines best of heritage and environment
Employing world’s best practice principles for heritage and sustainable design, the Launceston Aquatic facility provides a much loved health and recreation environment for Launceston residents…
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Return of planning powers in NSW
The decision by the NSW Government to return over 60 developments to Local Governments has been welcomed by Local Government Associations, councils and planners. The…
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Prime Minister to address National General Assembly
Prime Minister Julia Gillard will address the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly during the opening session on Monday 20 June. This is…
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New national president for LGMA
The Chief Executive Officer at Greater Dandenong City Council in Victoria, John Bennie was officially appointed Local Government Managers Australia national president on the final…
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Tea Tree leads the way in water savings
The City of Tea Tree Gully efforts in gaining water security for its community has been acknowledged with a national award. Council has been named…
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ALGA gives qualified nod to budget
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed the maintenance of the Financial Assistance Grants (FAGS) delivered in the recent Federal Budget. FAGs provide vital…
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Natural disaster lessons need to be learned
Lessons needed to be learned from the recent spate of natural disasters, according to the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ). Queensland Mayors who have…
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