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Climate change data for sub regions
With record high temperatures for August in northern New South Wales and south east Queensland, bushfires already on the south coast of New South Wales,…
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Editorial: State/Local relations a mixed bag
In this edition we are reporting on some mixed outcomes in respect of Local/State Government relations. In New South Wales it would appear that Local…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Councillor Genia McCaffery, President of the Local Government…
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Partnership drives river health on NSW primary school curriculum
A lack of specific primary school curriculum resources about the health of the Murray Darling Basin led the Murray Darling Association (MDA) to develop an…
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Anyone for marbles?
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* A national economy is a mosaic of integrated regional economies. And these regional economies are essentially basins of attraction…
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Local Government must be involved in any road and transport tax reform
President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) Councillor Geoff Lake has signalled that Local Government wants to be closely involved in any future move…
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WA council elections back in community control
The potential for major political parties to manipulate Western Australian Local Government elections has been dealt a blow following legislation to return to the first…
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Councillor Profiles
Councillor Peter Cole, Knox City Council, Vic Q. How long have you been on Council? I was elected to Knox Council in November 2008. As…
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IPAA Queensland opens awards to individuals
For the first time, individuals within the public sector will be recognised for their achievements by the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) Queensland inaugural…
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National funding to support local Barossa women through breast cancer treatment
Local women in South Australia’s Barossa area undergoing treatment for breast cancer can now access a new and unique service courtesy of seeding grant funding…
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Bosch Wireless Discussion Systems for council meetings*
Whether the venue is large or small, multi use or historical, the Bosch DCN Wireless Discussion System offers councils unparalleled functionality and flexibility. The wireless…
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Recognising LG’s high achievers
At the 2009 Local Government Managers Australia National Congress in Darwin, Local Government FOCUS invited delegates to nominate individuals or teams from their councils who…
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