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First-class Pump Track opens in Ballina
Ballina Shire Council is thrilled to announce the completion of the new Ballina Pump Track at Kingsford Smith Reserve in the heart of Ballina. Designed…
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Council named among Australia’s most inclusive employers
Lake Macquarie City Council has become one of only two local government organisations in Australia included in a benchmark list of inclusive employers. The Diversity…
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New deputy in Griffith
Griffith City Council has elected Councillor Scott Groat as the new Deputy Mayor at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 28 October 2025. Cr…
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New deputy in Griffith
Griffith City Council has elected Councillor Scott Groat as the new Deputy Mayor at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 28 October 2025. Cr…
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Planning for the future
Cowes Primary School students brought plenty of energy and curiosity to Berninneit Cultural Centre in mid-October for a special Meet the Mayor visit as part…
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Wollongong named as host city
Wollongong has been announced as the host city for the 2026 Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Annual Conference, following a warm invitation from the Lord Mayor…
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Grant secured for Northwood Street Road Safety Masterplan
The Town of Cambridge, in partnership with the Flower District Town Team, has been awarded a 2025 Streets Alive Stream Two Grant to develop the…
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WSROC President re-elected, Board appointed
Councillor Brad Bunting has been re-elected as President of the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) at its Annual General Meeting held at Blue…
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Council seeks new voices for Advisory Committees
Georges River Council is seeking new members for the Multicultural Advisory Committee and the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee. They are part of Council’s ongoing…
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First female mayor for Cassowary Coast
Cassowary Coast Regional Council has welcomed the region’s first female Mayor Teresa Millwood following the Queensland Local Government elections late last month. The council has…
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Pilings adding foundations for Lake Pontoon
Piling works for the Lake Boga Floating Pontoon has began in mid March, marking a significant milestone in the renovation project. Swan Hill Council Director…
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Pennisi is out
Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi was not returned following the 2024 Local Government Election but was full of gratitude and thanks following his election loss…
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Having a ball quite the tradition at the Hill
Nominations are now open for young ladies looking to make their debut at this year’s Broken Hill Civic Ball. The Civic Ball is one of…
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Community safety a priority
Town of Claremont’s Community Safety Officers play a valuable role in the community and help to provide a safe environment for all residents and visitors…
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Centre a boon for tourism
Lachlan Shire Council has a new and improved Freight Logistics and Visitors Information Centre, located in the “Utes in the Paddock” precinct Condobolin. Opened in…
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New president meets PM
Newly elected Local Government NSW (LGNSW) of president Mayor Darcy Byrne has wasted no time in advocating for councils across the State, heading to Canberra…
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Greater action called during 16 Days of Activism
Hobsons Bay City Council is calling on the Victorian state government to take greater action to address gender-based violence in the municipality. As part of…
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Light and Lollies in Kwinana
The City of Kwinana is delighted to launch its first Christmas Lights Trail in the lead up to the 71st Lolly Run. Mayor Peter Feasey…
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Barnaby Joyce leaves the Nationals
Former Federal member of the National Party and one-time Deputy Prime Minister, Barnaby Joyce has resigned from the National Party. He announced his resignation in…
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New fire station for Albany
A new purpose-built fire station has opened in Kalgan, giving the Kalgan Bush Fire Brigade a modern facility to support its growing membership and emergency…
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Golden haul for Bendigo
The City of Greater Bendigo took out gold in the Local Government Award for Tourism at the prestigious 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards, cementing its position…
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New leadership group for Latrobe
Latrobe City Council elected its new Mayor and Deputy Mayor with Councillor Sharon Gibson as Mayor along with Councillor Dale Harriman as Deputy Mayor for…
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CMA backs Dr McGirr’s Rural Health Action Plan
Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) Chairman Mayor Rick Firman OAM and his Board have thrown their weight behind a ‘pragmatic and practical’ new plan…
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Christmas comes early to Katherine
Christmas has come early for the Katherine community, with the Northern Territory Government delivering two much-loved people-mover trains to join the popular ‘K-Town Express’ Christmas…
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Let’s stick together
The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) and Local Government New South Wales (LGNSW) have a strong and mutually supportive relationship, according to CMA Chairman…