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Wandering goats a stormwater wonder
Three unclaimed goats have been put to work controlling weeds at one of Swan Hill Council’s retarding basins following a chance conversation between Council’s Regulatory…
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New equipment arrives
Work to clear blocked drains across Golden Plains Shire will be fast tracked following the arrival of a new Komatsu PC78 excavator. The council established…
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Acting deputy mayor elected for Launceston
City of Launceston Councillor Andrea Dawkins was elected as Acting Deputy Mayor in late May Council meeting, following a vote around the council table. Councillor…
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Partnership creates community space
A previously under-used space in Manning is getting an important makeover to create a new community space with benefits for the environment, wildlife habitat and…
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Grigsby to lead MAV
Following an exhaustive national recruitment process, Kelly Grigsby will be the next Chief Executive Officer of the Municipal Association of Victoria. Ms Grigsby has extensive…
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Key decision makers tackle issues
Australia is waste deep in a resource recovery crisis and there’s never been a more urgent time for the Resource Recovery sector to come together.…
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WALGA welcome new appointment
The appointment of David Michael MLA as new Local Government Minister has been welcomed by WALGA President Cr Karen Chappel. Minister Michael brings considerable experience…
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Setting a path to a sustainable future
The City of Gosnells has set a path to a more sustainable future, thanks to the recent adoption of a new Sustainability Action Plan. The…
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Call for youth diversionary centres
Queensland’s councils are calling for youth diversionary centres to be established on remote state land to give young people skills and care and keep them…
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NSW mayors fight for equity
The NSW Parliament is currently debating change that will enshrine Sydney Water and Hunter Water in the NSW Constitution to ensure they stay publicly owned;…
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Projects honoured
Two Central Coast Council projects have been honoured with wins at the NSW Local Government Professionals Australia Awards held in Sydney last week. The awards…
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Chief cheerleader and advocate
In November 2022, I was elected as Mayor of South Australia’s largest metropolitan council. I am seeking to find ways to ensure a wide range…
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