A Sydney council says the latest in a series of violent attacks on council parking officers is symptomatic of a wider problem.
Author: Georgia Clark (Georgia Clark)
Inside Europe’s biggest local government conference
An Australian delegate discusses key takeaways from Europe's biggest gathering of local government professionals.
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.
Council fearful for future of historic wharf
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UN praises Australian anti-slavery laws
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Boost for regions in billion-dollar budget windfall
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Australia’s top ten solar-powered suburbs
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Darwin council’s smart city lessons from Taiwan
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Councils’ olive leaf for tree disputes
A tree management expert says councils can help mediate tree disputes before they end up in court.
Why the Budget let us down: ALGA
The president of Australia's local government peak tells Government News why councils feel let down by the federal budget.