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Election 2010 – what’s on offer for councils and communities
With the 2010 Federal election taking place on 21 August, both the Minister for Local Government, Anthony Albanese, and Shadow Minister, Warren Truss, were approached…
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Editorial: NBN at risk
While the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) has only just begun, the benefits may be short lived. Fibre optic services are now available…
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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 Genia McCaffery, President of the Local Government…
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Port Douglas pedicabs make a return
Pedicabs are set to return to the main streets of Port Douglas after a decade long hiatus. Cairns Regional Council Mayor Val Schier said the…
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From the farm to the table and beyond
Moorabool’s food and wine industry will directly benefit from a local initiative which is promoting the area’s fresh produce, wine, cafes and restaurants via a…
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Tweed Mayor honoured for outstanding service
Tweed Mayor Councillor Warren Polglase has been honoured by the New South Wales Government with an Outstanding Service Award. Premier Kristina Keneally presented him with…
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Building Better Regional Cities Program – councils need a better deal
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* Julia Gillard says a re-elected Labor Government would give a $200 million boost to affordable housing via a Building…
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Call for councils to promote public place recycling
Keep Australia Beautiful (KAB) Week kicks off on Monday 23 August and this year’s campaign aims to help increase the recycling rate of beverage containers…
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WA’s Shire of Ashburton unveils its future vision
On 30 July, around 200 residents attended a meeting to hear about the future of their towns at the Shire of Ashburton’s Tom Price Community…
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Conference at forefront of bicycle revolution
As the growth of cycling for both transportation and recreation shows no sign of abating, the need to cater for this growth has never been…
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Councillor Profiles
Councillor Margaret de Wit, Brisbane City Council, Queensland Q. How long have you been on Council? I was first elected in 1997 and am now…
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Alpine Shire introduces video conferencing facilities
Alpine Shire Council is one of a group of councils in Victoria to install a video conferencing facility. With a population 13,000 people, the Alpine…
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