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VLGA launches 2024 Victorian Councillor Census

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The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) has launched the 2024 Victorian Councillor Census, a comprehensive study of over 600 councillors across the state. The 2024 Census will be the first in a regular series that will capture and track demographics, attitudes and key challenges for local council governance over time. Designed in collaboration with QDOS … Continued

From 2 States and the Territory they travelled to Canberra

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Outback Way Forum 2024: Paving the Future of Australia’s Longest Shortcut Canberra, June 30 – July 1, 2024 – Excitement is in the air as over 60 stakeholders gather in Canberra for the highly anticipated Outback Way Forum 2024. This landmark event is set to bring together key players to discuss the significant benefits the … Continued

Kiama Council Blaming Union for their Own Incompetence

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Kiama Council have began a process of blame shifting to others over the impending financial loss they are about to incur for selling their Aged Care services significantly under market value.   In an extraordinary meeting last night (27/06) council moved a report that included a statement blaming the union and political opponents for the … Continued

Committee to hear from the Australian Local Government Association

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On Thursday, 27 June 2024, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport will hear from the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) as part of its inquiry into local government sustainability. ALGA is the peak body representing local governments across Australia. Chair of the Committee, Mr Luke Gosling OAM, MP, said ‘ALGA plays a pivotal … Continued

Cancer cluster at Liverpool Council must be properly addressed

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The cancer cluster at Liverpool Council needs to be properly addressed to ensure no-one else gets sick, said the union representing local government workers today.   The discovery three workers on level six of the Moore Street building at Liverpool Council have developed thyroid cancer in the last three to five years has rocked staff … Continued

Cremorne’s Hayden Orpheum protected on the State Heritage Register

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5 June 2024 The Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace is now listed on the NSW State Heritage Register, following Council’s nomination and an ongoing community campaign. North Sydney Council resolved to nominate the Orpheum for inclusion on the State Heritage Register in November 2022, and has supported the community action led by the Cremorne Conservation Group. In her direction to list the … Continued