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On the latest summer update from the Local Government News Roundup:Work begins to replace dangerous cladding on a Council owned building;Flood damage to Gannawarra’s assets estimated at $50M;LGNSW takes a stand against new government planning proposals;A council to develop a policy on fur and leather on Council property;The Hills Shire responses to impropriety inquiry;Safer wombat […]
Continue ReadingA 19 yo University of Sunshine Coast student has been appointed as an inaugural member of a UNESCO international think tank. Ella Woodbourne has been recognised for her work with the Sunshine Coast Biosphere community reference group, and the transitional community advisory group following the official designation as a UNESCO Biosphere. Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark […]
Continue ReadingA second robbery in recent months at Livingstone Shire Council’s Yeppoon depot has resulted in two vehicles being stolen. A ute and a truck were taken in the latest burglary, after three council utes were stolen last November. The Rockhampton Morning Bulletin reports that the two vehicles stolen last week have now been recovered, and […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Gold Coast has allocated an area at Broadwater Parklands for floral tributes after Monday’s helicopter tragedy. In recognising the outpouring of grief across the community, the council has made the space available south of the Southport Pier, near the Great Lawn. The Department of Communities and Red Cross have been on site […]
Continue ReadingThe only female Labor councillor on Brisbane City Council is stepping down in March after five years, and with a year to go before the next elections. Kara Cook announced her decision online and has not said yet what her next career move will be. Details on the process to fill the vacancy on the […]
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