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This city is flying
With up to 20 regular flights to and from Mildura each week, the region’s excellent air links appeal to tourists and visitors alike. Now one…
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Communities take charge of their futures
Some of this municipality’s smallest communities are taking big steps towards ensuring their futures as part of Council’s Community Planning process. Merbein, Murrayville, Underbool, Walpeup,…
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Tranquil stormwater treatment
The Etiwanda Wetlands, situated north of Seventh Street in Mildura has a reputation for being a tranquil spot for bushwalking, cycling and bird watching. The…
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Local empowerment and regionalism
During the first sitting week of the 43rd Federal Parliament, the Minister for Regional Development, Regional Australia and Local Government, Simon Crean addressed the National…
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Editorial: Parliament welcomes Indigenous heritage
The first hung parliament in 70 years was officially opened on 28 September with an Aboriginal Welcome to Country smoking ceremony initiating the proceedings. While…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Councillor Heinz Kreutz, President of the Victorian Local…
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New Minister and Shadow Minister for Local Government
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced her new front bench with Simon Crean appointed as the Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government.…
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Lifeskills program wins national award
In September, the City of Melville’s Young Men’s Lifeskills program took out top honours at the national LIFE Awards, winning the Public Sector Organisation category…
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Do you know a female leader who champions healthy heart initiatives?
Nominations are closing soon for The National Heart Foundation of Australia and the Australian Local Government Women’s Association’s (ALGWA) one off Go Red for Women…
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Opportunities to empower local communities
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* Simon Crean, the Minister for the newly created portfolio, Regional Australia, aims to empower local communities to drive their…
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Records tumble as SA election nominations close
A record 28.41 per cent of the contenders in the 2010 South Australian council elections are women – an increase of about one per cent…
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Councillor Profiles
Councillor Moira Girando, President, Shire of Coorow, Western Australia Q. How long have you been a Councillor? I was first elected to Council in 1997…
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