By Paul Hemsley Councils across Australia have warmly welcomed federal Minister for Local Government Anthony Albanese’s injection of $150 million to share between councils and shires to help build and renew community infrastructure. Formally announced at the National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA) in Canberra this week, the funding measure formed the centrepiece of […]
20 June, 2013
By Julian Bajkowski Brisbane and Ballarat have become the latest local government areas to get the eligibility tick of approval under the federally funded Digital Hubs program, as Communications Minister Stephen Conroy plays Santa and continues the government’s non-stop charm offensive to spruik the National Broadband Network. The Hubs are a pivotal part of the […]
19 December, 2012
By Paul Hemsley Western Australian Minister for Commerce Simon O’Brien’s has hailed the introduction of Sunday trading an early success following a push to allow all shops to be open for business on what had traditionally been a day of rest. In a move that brings the West into line with many other states, the […]
27 November, 2012
By Lilia Guan Mayor Newman rounded off the top five in the 2010 World Mayor prize for his “can do” attitude, this week. On the World Mayor website, tCr Newman was described, by a supporter, as having “a great vision and determination and has tackled the issues of a growing city with vigour […]
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