News
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Mayor Barry Easther, President of the Local Government…
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Putting a commitment in spirit into practice
The Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) is currently conducting a research project into their Refugee Welcome Zone (RWZ) initiative. The aim is to encourage current…
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Ending employment disparity in one generation
On 25 October, a 13 year old Indigenous girl from Sydney told the nation that all Australians must help to create real jobs and a…
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New park opens in Melville
Melville’s new $4 million Kadidjiny Park was officially opened on 5 November by City of Melville Mayor Russell Aubrey and Federal Member for Fremantle Melissa…
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It’s raining cats and dogs
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* Last year my family bought me Raffa – a chocolate Labrador – to force me to walk more. Phew…
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Councillor Profiles
Councillor Mary Duniam, Waratah-Wynyard Council, Tasmania Q. Why did you become involved in Local Government? In 1952 my late mother, Iris Graham OAM, became the…
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Launceston provides Wider Opportunities for Women
Launceston City Council has launched a Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW) program to encourage more women to build the confidence to return to work. Seven…
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Online resource gives residents 24/7 access to council*
In October Pitney Bowes Business Insight (PBBI) announced that 30 councils in South Australia have implemented a new website initiative service. This allows South Australian…
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Recognising LG’s high achievers
At the 2010 Local Government Managers Australia National Congress in Adelaide, Local Government FOCUS invited delegates to nominate individuals or teams from their councils who…
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Local road network in crisis
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has released the findings of an independent study into the funding needs of Australia’s local roads. This estimates that…
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Green Cities 2011 takes sustainability Beyond Buildings*
Sustainable communities are no longer a pipe dream; it is increasingly important that they become part of our lives. A look at what’s happening overseas…
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IPWEAQ Excellence Awards 2010
Each year since 2002, the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, Queensland Division Inc. (IPWEAQ) has presented Excellence Awards to encourage excellence in the innovation,…
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