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NSW mayors fight for equity
The NSW Parliament is currently debating change that will enshrine Sydney Water and Hunter Water in the NSW Constitution to ensure they stay publicly owned;…
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Projects honoured
Two Central Coast Council projects have been honoured with wins at the NSW Local Government Professionals Australia Awards held in Sydney last week. The awards…
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Chief cheerleader and advocate
In November 2022, I was elected as Mayor of South Australia’s largest metropolitan council. I am seeking to find ways to ensure a wide range…
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Wagga Wagga heads winning conference bid
Wagga Wagga City Council will join with neighbour councils to host the 2024 Local Government NSW Destination and Visitor Economy Conference, expected to draw hundreds…
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Keeping outback towns connected
Floodway upgrades along Kempe Road and Anne Beadell Highway, near Coober Pedy in the far north of South Australia, are now underway to improve the…
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Reflections on the Bleak City
Sydneysiders love to denigrate Melbourne as the Bleak City – bleak weather, grey buildings, insular people. Perhaps due to competitive rivalry and paranoia? Anyway, a…
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Technology targets dangerous escapee
A trial to arrest an escaped native plant killer hiding out in a tricky coastal area is underway using some innovative technology. Broad-leaf pepper is…
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Art launch
The Art on the Great Victorian Rail Trail Project was officially opened at Trawool Estate on Friday 26 May ahead of a major tourism campaign…
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Clean energy future
Energy Next, powered by All Energy Australia, will transform the ICC Sydney into a showcase of Australia’s clean energy future on 18-19 July. Featuring some…
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Funding welcomed for Australia’s early childhood education workforce
Minderoo Foundation’s Thrive by Five initiative has welcomed the Federal Government’s $72.4 million investment in skills development and training for Australia’s early childhood education workforce.…
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No pool funding for Moorabool
Victoria’s Moorabool Council has expressed disappointed that funding for an indoor pool has yet again been left off the list of funded projects in the…
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National Cabinet is directly relevant to local government
The Albanese Government is in action and reform mode at present. The federal officials I’m talking too are genuinely pumped that they’re engaged in meaningful…
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