Barwon South West
Referendum on Constitutional Recognition of Local Government
22nd May 2013
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The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, recently announced a referendum on financial recognition of local government will be held at the same time as the federal election in September 2013. At present,...
New funds for youth projects
8th May 2013
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A new opportunity for rural and regional community groups to improve life for young people is now available through an innovative grants program. The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR)...
Boost to sport in Geelong
19th April 2013
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The growing Belmont community in the Geelong region is benefiting from major improvements to...
Arts projects to enrich regional life
18th April 2013
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Regional artists have received a significant boost following the announcement in March of funding for 26 national strategic regional arts projects. The $1.3 million funding from the Australian...
Local jobs and skills on show
17th April 2013
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Job seekers and potential employers were given the chance to connect at the Jobs and Skills Expo at Grafton in the New South...
Local governments big and small win awards
12th April 2013
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Each year local governments, big and small, are recognised for finding new ways to deliver services and develop creative local solutions to the particular issues facing their community. This year 16...
Jobs and Skills Expo start Friday
27th February 2013
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A series of eleven Jobs and Skills Expos in 2013 will kick off in Hobart on Friday 1 March, giving job seekers and potential employers the chance to connect. The expos are a one-stop-shop for local...
Students mix it with Gotye at NFSA masterclass
21st February 2013
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Young arts and music students mixed it with Australia’s Grammy award-winning musician Gotye and Arts Minister Simon Crean during an interactive web workshop at ...
Learn to renew your community by ‘creating spaces’
18th February 2013
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Community leaders seeking to rejuvenate their town centres have the opportunity to hear how it’s being done, thanks to the landmark 2013 Renew Australia...
National rural women’s conference starts Monday
15th February 2013
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The inaugural National Rural Women’s Conference will be held in Canberra next week, from 18 to 20 February. Aimed at women from all ages and backgrounds across rural and regional Australia, it will...
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