News
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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 Felicity-ann Lewis, President of the Local Government…
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ALGA applauds the removal of legacy waste from CPRS
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s response to council concerns regarding waste emissions and the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).…
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Clarence youth get crash course in safety
A dramatic mock crash event, combined with the presence of the Brain Injury Association of Tasmania and Headway Support Services, brought home lifesaving safety messages…
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Onkaparinga holds the right formula for reducing risk
The City of Onkaparinga’s forward thinking approach to managing risk for Council events has been recognised, with Council recently receiving the Local Government Association of…
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Recognising councils’ top performers
At the recent Local Government Managers Australia National Congress in Darwin, Local Government FOCUS invited delegates to nominate a staff member or team from their…
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Jobs Fund
The hottest game in town is the Jobs Fund – $650 million of Federal grants for community infrastructure and related needs. The fund is ostensibly…
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Regional Australia faces new frontiers*
Having delivered the resource boom, regional Australia must now look to secure a thriving and sustainable future in the current global economic climate, with the…
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Osprey family moves to purpose built nest
Coffs Harbour City Council has been successful in relocating a pair of young ospreys that had established their nest on a light at Council’s velodrome…
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Sunshine Coast calls on design industry to assist with new brand
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Regional Council is calling on local graphic designers to get their creative juices flowing as it moves into the second phase of…
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Councillor Profiles
Q. How long have you been on Council? I was first elected to the then Jabiru Town Council in 2006. Following amalgamations last year, I…
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Randwick’s ongoing journey to excellence
Randwick City Council has implemented an ongoing review and process improvement strategy that has put it well on its way to becoming a leading organisation.…
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City of Melville
As one of Western Australia’s most sought after residential addresses, the City of Melville is located eight kilometres southwest of Perth CBD. The City has…
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