New laws introduced to clean up local government

Victoria has reached a milestone in its move to reform local government laws.

2 May, 2024

Council trials mulch made from recycled cotton

A Queensland council is working with a local textile recycling company totrial a new type of mulch made from cotton fibres.

30 April, 2024

Monitors back at Darebin

Municipal monitors been appointed at Darebin City after the council failed to address issues raised in a previous report.

29 April, 2024

CEO on leave as minister launches probe into council

Liverpool City Council will face a ‘robust’ investigation to determine if there’s been a breakdown in operations.

28 April, 2024

AI picks up 2,000 road defects a week for disaster-hit NSW council

A NSW council says artificial intelligence is identifying 2,000 cases of damage and hazards affecting local roads and footpaths a week.

24 April, 2024

Bin standardisation tops ALGA Budget wish list

Local government’s peak body wants budget funding for standardised kerbside bins across Australia.

23 April, 2024

IPART quietly drops review of local government financial model

IPART has been asked to drop its review of the local government financial model to avoid duplication.

22 April, 2024

New VLGA appointment vows to lift governance standards

VLGA has appointed local government professional Rhys Thomas to a senior role.

18 April, 2024

15 councils participate in SA emissions reduction trial

A unique trial is equipping councils with tools and resources to drive down emissions and compete for extra federal funding.

14 April, 2024

Asbestos nightmare spreads to Victorian councils

Victorian councils have been ordered to revisit garden mulch supply contracts following the discovery of asbestos at metropolitan parks.

9 April, 2024

Council to install methane capture system at landfill site

A West Australian Council is installing a biogas system at an ageing landfill site which it says will capture and destroy greenhouse gases.

8 April, 2024

Queensland councils revolt against ‘unaffordable’ flood insurance premiums

LGAQ says residents are facing unfair flood insurance hikes despite councils investing in flood mitigation.

4 April, 2024

WA considers giving mayors power to gag disorderly councillors

WA wants to introduce standardised statewide procedures to deal with disorder during council meetings.

3 April, 2024

Council comes clean on new 24-hour graffiti contract

City of Melbourne is stepping up its cleaning efforts with a 24/7 war on graffiti and mess.

3 April, 2024