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Facelift for city’s streets in 2024

A new year’s makeover is on the way for a number of City of Logan streets. An extensive Logan City Council road resurfacing program gets...

New Northern Grampians mayor

Councillor Rob Haswell was elected Mayor of Northern Grampians Shire Council for a 12-month term at a Statutory Council Meeting held on Monday, 6...

Federal infrastructure cutbacks had to happen

Councils are screaming Blue Murder about the Albanese Government’s decision to cancel funding for 50 infrastructure projects as a result of an independent review. But...

Support for children, teens and young people

More than 16,000 young people attended the Geelong City’s youth programs during 2022-23, while 6,154 hours of enhanced Maternal and Child Health service was...

Councils seek continued engagement on planning decision

The release of higher density housing plans for Sydney and regional centres has forced councils to again seek urgent talks with the State Government...

Bitter blow for Geelong

The Federal Government’s decision to cancel the Geelong Fast Rail project is a bitter blow for the people of Geelong and the region. Having promised...

​Heart Foundation welcomes passing of new tobacco laws

​The Heart Foundation welcomes the passing of the Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Bill 2023 in Parliament today as a critical action to...

NSW Digital Connectivity Index uncovers the state of internet connectivity across NSW

People and communities are set to benefit from the launch of the NSW Digital Connectivity Index, providing government agencies, councils and businesses with access...

Federal infrastructure cutbacks had to happen

Councils are screaming Blue Murder about the Albanese Government’s decision to cancel funding for 82 infrastructure projects as a result of an independent review. But...

Destination and Visitor Economy Conference for Tweed

Tweed Shire Council has won the right to host the 2025 Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Destination and Visitor Economy Conference which is the largest...

Brisbane takes the lead as ratepayers look for more options

New American Express research has found just over a third (34 per cent) of Australians dealing with council bills are frustrated by the lack...

Welcome to Moree Plains

As Mayor of the Moree Plains Shire, I would like to welcome you to our unique and diverse region at the heart of the...

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Swan Hill stalwart John Fowler mourned

Swan Hill Rural City Council and Swan Hill Town Hall PACC have been deeply saddened by the passing of their esteemed former colleague, John...

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