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The professional members of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra have been joined by students from more than a dozen schools across the ACT, coming together to celebrate the Centenary of Canberra over the weekend.

'Public' hospital, privately run

In a bold offer to the private sector the Queensland Government says it will entirely outsource the daily operation of a Sunshine Coast hospital.

'Yes' campaign in high gear

The Australian Local Government Association has launched its website and PR campaign in favour of a ‘Yes’ vote on the upcoming referendum for recognition in the constitution.

Chief swaps in WA

There’s been a change-up in the executive teams of two Western Australian local governments.

Council CEO paycheques checked

A survey of council CEO salaries in South Australia has revealed they have increased at a slightly slower rate than CEOs' pay in the private or not-for-profit sector.

Forest fight at loggerheads

The new Federal Environment Minister has flown into (or at least over) hot water in Tasmania, joining the battle on multiple fronts between Government, conservationists and miners.

Kiwis call on Queensland councils

New Zealand Councils are taking some tips from the Local Government Association of Queensland, asking for help to replicate some of LGAQ’s services which have saved Queensland councils close to $100 million.

Old favourite wins NSW Worst Road poll

New South Wales has voted for its worst road and unsurprisingly picked the Pacific Highway.

Plans slowing on Uni/High School co-location

The James Cook University will not let go of plans to build a high school at its Townsville campus, despite the Queensland Government rejecting the idea.

Yass back to full flow

After years of counting every drop, residents of the Yass Valley in NSW have had their water restrictions lifted.

Teething issue reveals Gippsland monster

An ancient tooth found in a riverbed near Gippsland has led to the discovery of a pre-historic water-dwelling reptile.

QLD safety sweep nets several

Food safety inspectors have conducted a sweep of Brisbane restaurants this year, and combined with complaints and other submissions have found an alarming lack of compliance.

Council goes for growth

A north Queensland council has presented a list of demands to companies looking to start a bauxite mining venture, pitting five companies against each other for the right to dig near the Watson River.

Councils play for rates shift

A conglomerate of some of the country’s highest producing councils are pushing for more control over mine rates.

Government 'pork-barrel' won't fly

An Australian barrister - who has challenged the Federal Government before - says people should be wary of the disproportionate spend on the “Yes” campaign for the upcoming local government referendum.

PM puts lid on spills

Kevin Rudd has announced plans to strip unions of their political power within the Labor party, sending several into crisis-mode.

Residents awake across the border

Council boundaries are more than just lines on a map for some South Australian residents, who have found themselves relocated without moving an inch.

WALGA wedging into State plans

Change could be in the air for local councils in the country’s west, with structural reform reportedly on the way.

Western NSW goes for equal split

A $227,000 Regional Development Australia grant will be spread evenly between all towns in the shire to which it was awarded.

Women in Local Government vote

The Australian Local Government Women’s Association met this week for their National Annual Networking Breakfast, held in conjunction with the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly.