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Technical skills training delivered to your desk*
Local Government technical staff must keep up to date with advances in the design, construction and maintenance of road pavements and their asset management and…
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One way streets on the way out
Some of Perth’s main one way streets will revert to two way traffic under City of Perth plans to improve vehicle movement and create an…
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Fragrant garden a delight for vision impaired nature lovers
People with vision impairment will be among those benefiting most from Manly Council’s new Ivanhoe Park Fragrant Garden. The garden was formally opened in March…
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Councils’ leadership and support as communities start to rebuild
President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), Councillor Geoff Lake, has praised the ongoing efforts of local councils for the role they are playing…
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Editorial: Positive signs for Federal/Local Government relationship
As part of its economic stimulus package, in just over four months, the Federal Government has pledged $800 million for Local Government through its Regional…
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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 Bruce Miller, President of the New South…
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Letter to the editor: Volunteers an invaluable resource
The recent bushfires in Victoria, and floods in Queensland, have again brought to the fore the invaluable work of volunteers. Many people gave up their…
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Fourth city confirmed for Northern Territory
Northern Territory Chief Minister, Paul Henderson, has announced that Alice Springs, Darwin, and the satellite city of Palmerston will be joined by a fourth Territory…
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Manly sees red over litter
On patrol during the summer months of December, January and February, the LitterGuards ensure Manly is ‘litter free’ for the millions of people that visit…
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Focus on Logan’s talented musicians
The cultural diversity and musical talent of Logan City Council’s youth have culminated in an innovative community project. Logan’s population of 250,000 people comprises more…
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Dealing with Canberra
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* Some of my Local Government colleagues have sworn off applying for Federal grants. They are heartily sick of the…
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Council airports fly away
Goulburn Mulwaree Council and Gunnedah Shire Council in New South Wales are pursuing investment in their communities through innovative new airport projects. Both councils have adopted…
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