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Mixed results for Northern Grampians Shire
The 2023 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey results show a mixed response from Northern Grampians Shire residents, but the overall direction taken by the council…
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Dockers work closely with council
The City of Cockburn and the Dockers Football Club have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise their successful partnership in a win-win for…
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Hobart hosts Antarctic conference
About 250 delegates descended on Hobart for the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs workshop, symposium, and annual general meeting in the final week…
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World-class digital connectivity for Cockburn
The City of Cockburn has taken another step in its ongoing support of local business in the region, becoming the first local government in Western…
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Growing regions
The Federal Government’s new $600 million Growing Regions Program is now open for expressions of interest. It provides grants of between $500,000 and $15 million…
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Mapping ecosystems
Sunshine Coast Council and the University of the Sunshine Coast have joined forces to create a “world-first” ecosystem function mapping resource that anyone can use,…
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Team Moreton Bay working together
LG Focus catches up with Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery this month. What is your proudest career accomplishment? I pride myself on being a Mayor…
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Outreach urgent in Byron as street numbers rise
Homelessness outreach is considered urgent on the Northern Rivers with Byron Shire’s street count numbers now the highest in NSW. The annual NSW Street Count…
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Moreton Bay comes of age
The Moreton Bay Region will soon undergo a classification change to become known as Moreton Bay City. In order for a local government area to…
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Digital walking trail shows Warwick heritage
A new Warwick digital CBD Heritage Walking Trail on the Southern Downs Regional Council’s official destination app is set to showcase the town’s heritage. As…
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South Australia leads home building
South Australia has topped the HIA Housing Scorecard aimed at increasing the housing supply, according to the group’s chief economist Tim Reardon. The HIA Housing…
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Cutting edge solution for cutting grass
A remote-controlled robotic lawn mower is rolling out in Warrnambool. The first of its kind in the city, it will be used to mow areas…