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Golden celebrations for Western Sydney organisation
One of the most successful — and most enduring — organisations in Australia advocating on behalf of local communities is soon to celebrate its golden…
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Telco complaints increase
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman’s quarter two complaints report shows a 9.9 per cent increase in the number of complaints received between October and December 2022.…
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Council trials new road surface
Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) manages 2030 kilometres of local roads over an area of 282,000 square kilometres in the centre of Australia. As most…
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Youth space complete
Harold Gregson Reserve in Central Maitland will be transformed into an expansive and exciting youth and events space in a $7 million project delivered by…
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Heading up Australia’s second-biggest council
Local Government Focus caught up with Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate to find out about Australia’s sixth-biggest city and its second-largest council. Tell us about…
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New track a WA first
Western Australia’s first full criterium cycling facility has officially opened at Splendid Park in Yanchep. The new cycling facility winds its way around Splendid Park’s…
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The big rainbow finds a home
The Big Rainbow will be located at Victoria Park in Daylesford, with installation starting shortly. Victoria Park was selected as the preferred location based on…
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Searle moves from west to east
Naomi Searle has been appointed to the key position of director sustainable communities and environment at Tweed Shire Council, following a competitive recruitment process conducted…
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Gunnedah welcomes funding
Gunnedah Shire Council has welcomed the announcement $2,679,377 has been allocated for 1470km of the shire’s road network through the Regional and Local Roads Repair…
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Building industry forecast to fall behind
Master Builders Australia has released its latest building and construction industry forecasts to 2026-27, which shows the nation is falling behind in meeting its housing…
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Restocking program underway
The release of approximately 12,000 native fingerlings took place along various locations of the Macquarie River at Narromine on Tuesday 31 January 2023. This release…
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Central Highlands councillor to resign
Councillor Natalie Curtis has publicly announced her intention to resign as an elected councillor of Central Highlands Regional Council, effective 31 March, 2023. Cr Curtis…













