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Servicing a bigger population
Leader of the Nationals and Shadow Minister for Trade, Transport and Local Government, Warren Truss, said that Local Government needs to occupy a key place…
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Australian Greens will push for constitutional recognition
Senator Bob Brown told delegates that the Greens would lobby whichever party that wins the next election for a referendum to have Local Government recognised…
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Editorial: Julia an inspiration to Australia’s women
It has been an eventful couple of weeks in Federal politics, and likely, one that will stick in the minds of all Australians for years…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Alderman Kerry Moir, President of the Local Government…
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Charles Sturt wins 2010 management challenge
The final of the 2010 Australasian Management Challenge was held on 2 July. The City of Charles Sturt from South Australia took out the Australasian…
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Virtual playground for all abilities
Children with a range of different abilities can now play in a virtual online playground launched by Gold Coast City Council in June. Located at…
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Coffs has a bright future
Home to the local art gallery and library, Coffs Harbour’s Rigby House will soon be adorned with a solar panelled roof as part of Council’s…
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Engineering and accounting mentalities thwart infrastructure benefits
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* Lyndsay Neilson, former Canberra and Victorian mandarin, recently provided our Cockatoo Network with some excellent insights on urban and…
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Canterbury improves access for all
Canterbury City Council has introduced a new Development Control Plan (DCP) to improve access and mobility for residents with a disability. Located southwest of Sydney’s…
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Mayors for Peace
*By Teri Calder Mayors for Peace recently hosted a stand at the National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government for the second year running. A…
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Councillor Profiles
Councillor Tilak Dissanayake, Warrumbungle Shire Council, New South Wales Q. How long have you been on Council? I was elected in 2008 and am currently…
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Thermal coating – cost effective insulation
Climate Change Australia-Thermal Coatings (CCA-TC) was established by builders who recognised the potential of Thermoshield as an insulative coating. By using CCA-TC to apply Thermoshield,…
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