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New South Wales councils can apply to set their rates above the state’s peg – a peg that the peak body for councils says it wants abolished.
Local Gov building love gives China serious hangover
As China’s building boom slows, many are looking at mounds of local government debt for answers.
Sacking or not, Canterbury is in chaos
An investigation has been launched into controversial decisions made at a Sydney council’s extraordinary meeting this week.
Rates fight in SA to save subsidy
The Local Government Association of South Australia has entered a stoush over rates rises with the State Government.
Solid response from majors on QLD local demands
The Local Government Association of Queensland has put out a list of demands ahead of the Queensland election, and even received responses from the major parties.
Regional boost spruiked as Truss names heads
The Australian Government has announced new Chair and Deputy Chair appointments to Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees nationwide.
Hunt tours site of brand new pipes
Around 1,900 irrigators should be benefiting from the $120 million Sunraysia Modernisation Project (SMP), according to Environment Minister Greg Hunt.
Climate outlook says all sectors must respond
Australia’s top national science agencies say looming climate change will hit the nation hard, and the chance to do anything about it is slipping away.
Council cap heavily questioned
Council rates in Victoria will be capped from mid-2016, in a move that will force councils to justify any increases above the rate of inflation.
Amalgamation is top priority for money-saving gang
Amalgamation is on the agenda for a new South Australian coalition, led by the state's Property Council of Australia.
Claim granted for big swathe of SA
The Barngarla people have been granted a native title claim that covers about two thirds of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.
Health closure prompts cry for consultation
There are fears that a NSW Government move to close several medical warehouses will leave regional surgeons short of supplies.
Local Government Jobs
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Manager IT Strategy and Governance
City of Sydney
Salary: $159,189 - $178,729 pa (Remuneration package inclusive of superannuation)
Location: NSW - Sydney
Property Manager - Public Domain and Corporate
City of Sydney
Salary: $109,484 pa plus Superannuation
Location: NSW - Sydney
Specialist Design Manager (Architecture)
City of Sydney
Salary: $109,484 pa plus superannuation
Location: NSW - Sydney
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Hawkesbury City Council
Salary: negotiable from $99,500 + 9.5% Super
Location: NSW - Windsor
Employment Coordinator (RJCP) - Beswick, NT - Roper Gulf Regional Council
Roper Gulf Regional Council
Salary: Highly attractive remuneration + phone & laptop!
Location: ACT - Beswick
Manager - Green Infrastructure Implementation
City of Sydney
Salary: Attractive Salary Offered
Location: NSW - Sydney
Community Services Worker
City of Sydney
Salary: $71,962 per annum plus Superannuation
Location: NSW - Sydney
Place Manager, Green Square
City of Sydney
Salary: Attractive remuneration package up to $220,000 inclusive of superannuation
Location: NSW - Sydney
Contract Manager (City Property)
City of Sydney
Salary: $109,484 p.a. plus superannuation
Location: NSW - Sydney
Senior Procurement Officer
City of Burnside
Salary: $78,672 - $83,784 per annum plus 9.5% superannuation
Location: SA - Burnside
Upcoming Events
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Melbourne, March 12th
2015 Government Communications Conference
12- 15 May 2015 - Sydney
Strengthening Evaluation & Evidence-Based Policy
14th & 15th April 2015, Mercure Sydney
2015 LGPro Annual Conference
19-20 February 2015, Melbourne
Courses & Education
Subscribe to Courses and Education for Public Sector Professionals FeedGlobal Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Process Workshops - Sydney
Sydney - July 29th & 30th
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Process Workshops - Melbourne
Melbourne May 12th & 13th and December 8th/9th
Missioncraft in Disaster Relief Operations Workshop 2015
Monday 25th to Friday 29th May 2015
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Port Phillip refers Gasworks clean-up to State Government
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