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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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Enviro project to skill up young people
In January, Greening Australia launched a new Green Corps project in central New South Wales’ Orange City Council. With over 25 years of experience in…
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West Tamar adopts community model to tackle suicide
In December, the CORES (Community Response to Elimintaing Suicide) program was launched at West Tamar Council in the north of Tasmania. CORES founder and Manager…
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Councillor Profiles
Councillor Alex Coates, City of Salisbury, SA Q. How long have you been on Council? I have been an Elected Member with the City of…
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Experience the Magic
Tumbarumba Shire snapshot Tumbarumba Shire, nestled on the western side of the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales, is approximately half way between Sydney and…
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YouTHINK: Hundreds of youth were part of the national conversation
On Friday 20 February, hundreds of young Australians, aged 15 to 24, from across the country attended the inaugural Australian Youth Forum (AYF) event –…
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