It’s Victorian council election day. The Poll Bludger had a preview a couple of weeks back; no sign of coverage yet on the ABC Elections page; official info should come through on the VEC site. Read more »
It’s Victorian council election day. The Poll Bludger had a preview a couple of weeks back; no sign of coverage yet on the ABC Elections page; official info should come through on the VEC site. Read more »
Sharpen those wooden stakes, load the guns with silver bullets, string garlic into necklaces, scatter witch hazel needles on doorsteps and window sills - has anyone seen where Pa hid the cross and holy water?
All precautions against demons must be taken because it has been suggested that Frank Sartor may challenge Nathan Rees for the premiership of New South Wales.
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The Australian Greens say infrastructure, broadband and constitutional reform must be on the agenda today, when the first Mayors' Summit kicks off in Canberra.
"Today's summit presents a rare opportunity to develop a shared response to the environmental challenges we face," said the Greens Spokesperson for Local Government, Senator Scott Ludlam. Read more »
The Bacon
Yesterday the Rudd Labor Government announced a $300 million program to build local community infrastructure in all of Australia's 565 local council areas.
This $300 million Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP) will boost local economic development and support jobs in communities around the country. Read more »
After reading the many letters that have been submitted to The Daily Examiner it is obvious that the town of Maclean definitely needs a new supermarket, but not in the position that those with vested interests propose.
You don't sell public land just to please developers and those who are looking after their own selfish interests. Read more »
Optus is making rather heavy weather of its plans to erect mobile phone towers across the Clarence Valley.
First they found themselves being seen-off by Iluka residents in a skirmish over there, with the local doctor threatening to close his practice and leave if the tower went ahead. Read more »
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