Report calls out ‘submissive’ public service

Can the public service play a role in curbing pork barrelling by ministers?

22 March, 2021

Rebooting the night time economy

NSW’s first night time commissioner outlines his vision for the 24-hour-economy.

18 March, 2021

Bushfires, BMX and coming out – council projects win awards

LGPro Victoria has announced the winners of its annual awards for excellence.

26 February, 2021

Infrastructure projects win recycling grants

A Melbourne council will redevelop a local hockey field using recycled materials.

21 February, 2021

$16m for greening of Sydney’s Crown lands

The NSW government is providing $16 million to help local councils upgrade Crown land.

18 February, 2021

Powerhouse museum still in dark about funding

There’s still no budget and no opening date for the Parramatta Powerhouse Museum.

18 February, 2021

Councils lose out but former minister defends grants

Councils around Australia missed out on sport infrastructure grants but the minister responsible says it had nothing to do with pork barrelling.

14 February, 2021

Major infrastructure investment for NSW national parks

NSW will invest $257 million to improve community infrastructure in National Parks.

18 January, 2021

Micro meadows bring life to unused urban space

Urban micro meadows can boost biodiversity and connect communities.

30 November, 2020

Guide to help regions tap economic power of film

The benefits that film and television production can bring to struggling regions is profound.

23 November, 2020

$1.1b developer levy to fund Aerotropolis infrastrucure

A special levy on developers will pay for infrastructure at the Sydney Aerotropolis.

12 November, 2020

Councils recognised in development awards

A range of council projects have been recognised for excellence in Urban Development.

26 October, 2020

Survey finds positive impact of libraries during COVID

A UK report has investigated the role of public libraries during COVID.

19 October, 2020

Council completes major solar project

Blacktown council is delivering Australia’s largest rooftop solar Power Purchase Agreement

19 October, 2020