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Need to ditch ‘damaging obsessions’ about local government
Forget roads, rates and rubbish. It's all about relevance, respect and resources for the council of the future.
Government projects scoop property council awards
Seven government-led projects have been recognised at Australia's premier property awards.
Stunning archaeological find in Melbourne CBD
Historical artefacts from Melbourne's colonial days have been unearthed at the site of a new community hub in the CBD.
Crafting a vision of Australia’s future cities
A conference next month will explore the secrets of some of the world’s most successful cities.
New tool raises privacy red flags for agencies
A new online tool allows governments to measure their risk of privacy breaches.
NZ councils make move for greater power
NZ councils have launched a campaign to reclaim power from the national government.
Think tank says councils need dementia strategies
Councils need to develop dementia strategies as the number of people living with the condition reaches tipping point.
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Urban forests: Melbourne’s plan to green the city
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$793m of assets missing from Qld council registers
Gold Coast unveils nation’s largest digital network
Need to ditch ‘damaging obsessions’ about local government
Call to relocate population-crunched Aus cities
Thinking outside the box on cemeteries
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Melbourne gives green light to city skyfarm
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Migrants trapped in ‘slave-like’ conditions at Aussie farms
A special investigation into worker exploitation in Australia's fruit-picking sector.
Report rings alarm bells on local government workforce
A national survey of the local government workforce has put a spotlight on a rapidly ageing workforce grappling with a “critical” skills shortage.
Councils brace for ‘retirement wave’
Experts warn that local government is among the sectors most ‘exposed’ to an ageing workforce, underscoring the importance of good workforce planning.
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Tamworth in energy-cutting smart city trial
Tamworth Council will head up Australia’s first fully integrated IoT smart city trial.
Council’s bid to save colourful history of Kings Cross
Authorities have introduced tough new measures to protect the heritage of Sydney’s Kings Cross.
NSW council a climate change crash test dummy
A sea-battered NSW council area has set a climate change precedent for state and local government.
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Urban development puts councils under pressure
Councils are looking to technology to improve oversight of residential and commercial development.
Electrification is certain in the future vehicle fleet
We haven’t witnessed such changing times in the automotive business since the introduction of emissions laws in the 1990s, writes Allan Whiting.
Standards for data sharing in sight
Data sharing across agencies is a growing trend in Australian government, but even anonymised data can often be re-identified. A new Australian initiative aims to solve the problem.
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