Councils need to develop dementia strategies as the number of people living with the condition reaches tipping point.
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Author: Judy Skatssoon
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Compromising relationship lands public servant in hot water
A romantic entanglement with a consultant led a WA public servant to engage in corrupt behaviour, a report has found.
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Thinking outside the box on cemeteries
Metropolitan areas are running out of burial space, and planning authorities are being forced to find creative solutions.
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Councils win approval for rate hikes, mayors get pay rise
The pricing regulator has given six Sydney councils the green light to increase rates from next month.
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Voters return Coalition government
The Morrison government has won another term in office after Australians voted to return the Coalition to power.
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Bob Hawke remembered as champion of local government
Australia's local councils have remembered Bob Hawke for his role in the 1988 referendum to recognise local government.
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ALGWA declares ‘it’s time’ after local govt Me Too scandal
Former Melbourne councillor Tessa Sullivan says she felt 'used' by political parties who tried to recruit her as a federal election candidate.
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Labor local govt plan ‘welcome progress’
The peak body for Australia’s councils has welcomed Labor’s local government plan as a step in the right direction.
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Aus public service fifth best in world but not as good as Kiwis
Australia's public service has been ranked number five in the world by a British think tank.
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Embattled council dumps CEO for ‘new direction’
Appointments, departures and movement around the government sector.