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Opportunity to re-enter car manufacturing?

The world automotive industry is undergoing massive change, with industry development avenues emerging for Australia. And local government should be a key player. The issue...

Council sworn in

The new Shire of Murray Council has been sworn-in. Cr Nicole Willis, Cr Ange Rogers, Cr Steve Lee, Shire President David Bolt and Deputy President...

Heritage project interest sought

The Shire of Murray is seeking expressions of interest from hospitality operators for the Edenvale Heritage Precinct’s more than 130-year-old homestead. In the heart of...

Businessman now mayor

Local businessman and councillor Greg Stocks is set to take over the role of Mayor of the City of Albany for the next four...

James becomes 35th Cairns mayor

Councillor Terry James is the new Mayor of Cairns. At an Ordinary Council Meeting today, a majority of Councillors voted to elect Cr James as...

New rate peg welcomed

New South Wales councils have welcomed IPART’s announcement of the rate peg for the next financial year, applauding the use of new more realistic...

New location for tourist service

The new Geelong Visitor Information Centre is open at City Hall on Gheringhap Street following upgrades to the historic building. Open seven days a week...

Fountain fun set to flow

Hornsby Shire Council is celebrating a rather unique anniversary on Friday 24 November - 30 years of Hornsby Fountain. Friday at the Fountain will be...

Staggering dentist wait list

With a staggering 23,000-plus people on the regional, rural and remote public dental waitlist in NSW, and private practices already struggling to find enough...

Landmark win for local government

In a landmark win for local communities and Australia’s 537 local governments, Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King announced today Roads to Recovery funding will...

Don’t feed the ducks

Burnie City Council is installing new signs at Romaine Reserve to educate visitors to not feed the ducks. While we may all take great...

NSW North Coast rebuild continues

It was one of the worst hit regions in last year’s extensive flooding and now the NSW and Federal Governments are combining to help...

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Mayors march to highlight council service importance

Three Melbourne inner south-eastern female mayors have walked together across municipal boundaries to highlight the important role of council services in strengthening community health...

Granting equality