Inquiry to consider how federal govt can address councils’ sustainability issues
A parliamentary committee has launched an inquiry into local government sustainability, and how the federal government can respond.
21 March, 2024A parliamentary committee has launched an inquiry into local government sustainability, and how the federal government can respond.
21 March, 2024Victorian local governments are continuing to experience a higher staff turnover than before the pandemic.
10 March, 2024The NSW government has announced a review of the financial model for local government.
29 January, 2024Victorian councils are calling for an independent review of the rate capping system after the state government lowered the cap.
9 January, 2024Severe weather events have caused ‘catastrophic damage’ to Australia’s road network, a new report says.
18 December, 2023Waste management tenderers in NSW now have to offer existing staff jobs on current terms and conditions.
17 December, 2023A majority of Australians want to engage with their local council online, according to a survey of 2000 ratepayers.
23 August, 2023LG Professionals Australia has gone into voluntary liquidation after becoming financially unsustainable.
14 June, 2023The Covid pandemic demonstrated how councils can complement higher levels of government during emergencies, a study says.
27 April, 2023New research shows that population growth is making councils less financially sustainable.
20 April, 2023Recipients were chosen across 11 categories such as disaster preparedness, road safety and regional growth.
17 October, 2022ALGA has vowed to put demands for full voting membership on the agenda of its first National Cabinet meeting.
20 June, 2022Under the proposed reforms, a new Local Government Inspector will be appointed to oversee complaints concerning CEOs.
12 November, 2021NSW councils have new guidelines on credit card use and expenditure released by the state government.
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