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Horse capital of Victoria worth millions to local economy
Victoria’s thoroughbred industry has met with consistent success in the sales ring and on the track, and now thanks to collaboration between Strathbogie Shire Council…
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Teamwork makes a sustainable tidy town
Victorian Premier Steve Bracks said the most impressive thing about Benalla Rural City’s Victorian Tidy Towns win was the way the whole community was involved…
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Finding balance in the High Country
Mansfield Shire’s stunning natural attributes – mountains, rivers and lakes – and local iconic destinations, such as Craig’s Hut, have protected it from Victoria’s down…
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A new angle on employment
Traffic snarls or the open road? The choice is simple for employees in Mitchell Shire who have swapped grid locked roads for accelerated career opportunities.…
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Municipal boundaries no obstacle…
Shire boundaries are sometimes seen as an impediment to collaborative effort, but in North East Victoria a unique partnership between the Shires of Murrindindi and…
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Internationals queue for Mitchell schooling
A wide variety of quality schools in Mitchell Shire proves access to educational opportunities is not the sole province of major cities. Indeed locals benefit…
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They’re a weird mob – Mansfield’s secret to success
There’s Kevan from Canada, a bunch from Melbourne, some from interstate and the locals. They’re a kaleidoscope of characters – parents, students, young and not…
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Benalla – a leader in land management
The production of a Land Management Directory is evidence that Benalla continues to lead the municipal field in environmental initiatives that display a flair for…
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LG managers taking the lead
In May, Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) staged its 2006 National Congress in Perth. Some 440 managers and elected members from Councils across Australia heard…
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Editorial – More equitable funding for remote communities can wait no longer
Speaking at the recent Local Government Managers Australia’s National Congress, Martin Horton, from the UK’s Improvement and Development Agency (I&DeA) told delegates that Local Governments…
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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 Col Sullivan, President of the Shires Association…
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Indigenous construction company wins $4m roads contract
An indigenous construction company that started digging rubbish holes for remote communities has recently signed a $4 million road building contract with the Northern Territory…
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