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Women in government honoured
The winners of the NSW Ministers’ Women in Local Government Awards for 2021 were announced in September. The awards commemorate and celebrating the significant contribution…
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Unwind with Mental Health Plasma Decorating Workshop
Winton Shire Council recently hosted an “Unwind with Mental Health Plasma Decorating Workshop” with the ever-talented Gidgee Smith. Council community welfare manager Shannon Van Bael…
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Flags at half-mast
As the Commonwealth and the world mourned Queen Elizabetth’s passing, flags outside the City of Rockingham Administration Building were flying at half-mast. In line with…
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Darwin remembers the Queen
It is with great sadness that the City of Darwin acknowledges the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. City of Darwin Lord Mayor Kon…
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More Federal funding needed
Australian Local Government Association president Linda Scott has urged the government to continue to invest in councils and communities in this month’s Federal Budget. “Investing…
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Sprouting interest in plants
A new program to ‘sprout’ an interest in nature and gardening will start at Cairns Regional Council’s Green Space education garden in October. Presented through…
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Rating methodology broken
September’s rate cap announcement by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is further proof of how the rating methodology is fundamentally broken, according to…
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Mayors campaign for rail link
The Mayors of Moonee Valley City Council and Brimbank City Council have urged Member for Niddrie Ben Carroll to keep fighting for a new train…
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Councils share road funding
Twenty-three councils across South Australia have shared in more than $16.2 million of grant funding through the Special Local Roads Program. Local Government Association CEO…
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Tourism body strengthens council ties
Outback Queensland’s peak tourism body has moved to strengthen its partnerships with local councils by relocating its offices to Local Government House in Brisbane. Outback…
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Coming together for the Queen
Temora Shire held a memorial service in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Mayor Rick Firman said the shire councillors and staff had a…
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A mayor for a new era
Have you heard? Brimbank is officially the centre of Melbourne’s booming west. I know many councils tout the multicultural strengths of their area but here’s…
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