Councils will be able to apply for federal assistance to improve their bushfire trails following the announcement of $5 million in funding under the Bushfire Mitigation Program (BMP). The Federal…
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Early call for Procurement Professional Awards entrants
Procurement professionals across Australia are being urged to enter the CIPS Australia Procurement Professional Awards, which recognise best practice in procurement. The awards, which are in their second year, are being…
New shire in WA
The shires of Broomehill and Tambellup will amalgamate in July, creating the new Shire of Broomehill-Tambellup. WA Local Government Minister Ljiljanna Ravlich has accepted the Western Australian Local Government Advisory…
Benefits of pipe work flow on to Bega’s broader environment
Bega Valley Shire Council is saving 120 million litres of water a year by detecting and repairing leaks in its water system. And the benefits are set to flow into…
Mildura takes local produce to global markets
By Jane Garcia The Mildura Rural City Council and its Sunraysia Mallee Economic Board (SMEDB) have recently signed Memoranda of Understanding with the Bruneian Government to work together on local…
From the Tweed to Nairobi
By Adam Coleman With a population of about one million people, Kibera in Nairobi is Africa’s largest slum. With open sewage routes, uncollected garbage rotting in the streets and a…
WA website to name and shame dodgy eateries
A new online service will allow Western Australian diners to identify restaurants that have broken health laws. WA Health Minister Jim McGinty says the names of food businesses convicted…
Better pay on the way
Victoria’s councillors will now be paid up to $23,500 and mayors up to $75,000 following an across-the-board increase in allowances by more than 30 per cent. The rise, recommended by…
Local government leaders needed for study
Monash University is conducting a study on leadership authenticity in Australia and is inviting interested NSW councils to participate. Seventeen councils are already taking part in the study but it is not…
Lord mayors welcome PM’s commitment to new working partnership
The Lord Mayors of Australia’s capital cities have welcomed Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s commitment to a "new era" of working together on initiatives aimed at building national prosperity. The Lord Mayors, making…