Government projects scoop property council awards

Seven government-led projects have been recognised at Australia’s premier property awards.

24 May, 2019

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.

22 May, 2019

Thinking outside the box on cemeteries

Metropolitan areas are running out of burial space, and planning authorities are being forced to find creative solutions.

20 May, 2019

Melbourne gives green light to city skyfarm

A food-producing ‘skyfarm’ planned for Melbourne’s Docklands integrates urban landscape with sustainable design.

13 May, 2019

The world’s best pedestrian-friendly makeovers

Some of the world’s most traffic-choked cities are banning cars and transforming streetscapes to improve walkability.

9 May, 2019

Sydneysiders back 24-hour city vision

Residents have given an overwhelming thumbs-up to a council proposal to turn Sydney into a 24-hour city.

6 May, 2019

The pods curbing London’s air pollution

London has deployed an army of pollution-monitoring pods around the city as part of its battle to improve air quality.

2 May, 2019

Tassie branding body will use new powers to sell the state

Tasmania is the first Australian state to create a statutory authority devoted to promoting a place brand.

29 April, 2019

Darwin hopes e-scooters will boost economy 

Darwin’s new e-scooters will mine users’ data in the hope of delivering economic returns to local businesses.

19 April, 2019

Inside Europe’s biggest local government conference

An Australian delegate discusses key takeaways from Europe’s biggest gathering of local government professionals. 

15 April, 2019

Inclusive tourism on the radar for Aussie destinations

A report has warned that some Australian cities are leaving visitors with special needs behind.

9 April, 2019

Boost for regions in billion-dollar budget windfall

The Budget is being sold as good news for Australia’s struggling regions.

8 April, 2019

Darwin council’s smart city lessons from Taiwan

After visiting Taiwan,City of Darwin Council is representing the nation on a global smart city committee. 

8 April, 2019

WA State Library buys letter penned by rocker Bon Scott

The WA State Library has paid $14,000 at auction for a letter by AC/DC frontman Bon Scott.

29 March, 2019