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Do you know any female leaders who champion healthy heart initiatives?
Nominations are now open 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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Tee off for the Year of Women in Local Government
To celebrate the Year of Women in Local Government, the City of Whittlesea, with the support of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), and the…
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Councillor Profiles
Alderman Jo Sangster, Darwin City Council, NT Q. How long have you been on Council? I was elected in August 2001 as Darwin City Council’s…
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Port Macquarie raises the bar in tertiary education levels
Port Macquarie Hastings Council is set to become a ‘test’ case in the Federal Government’s bid to raise tertiary education levels in lower socioeconomic areas.…
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NAB publishes Local Government finance report*
NAB Government Business has released its 2010 Financial Management Insights report, a comprehensive analysis of key financial metrics of Australia’s local councils. Outlining the financial…
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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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Active by Design at Baw Baw
In an aim to support healthier lifestyles for local residents, Baw Baw Shire Council has introduced the Active by Design project. Located an hour east…
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Unley’s green thumbs get Mayoral recognition
In June, the City of Unley recognised the hard work of residents protecting street trees at an Adopt a Tree Mayoral Awards ceremony. Located directly…
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Campbelltown boosts learning opportunities
More New South Wales school students will benefit from the popular online tutoring program, ‘Your Tutor’, following a partnership between Campbelltown City Council’s Library Service…
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Bushfires funding support for councils welcomed
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) recently welcomed a $38 million partnership support package announced by Premier John Brumby as part of the Victorian Government’s…
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Leeton Council R Over It
Leeton Shire Council in the Riverina region of New South Wales has demonstrated a new approach to alcohol management with its innovative ‘R U Over…
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Manly Water Bubbler Project wins award
Manly Council’s innovative Filtered Water Bubbler Project has taken out second place from among 30 entries at the recent inaugural Local Government Innovation in Waste…
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