Awards celebrate Australia’s museums and art galleries

Local councils around Australia have been recognised in this year’s MAGNA awards.

27 June, 2022

UK council faces legal action for banning leading feminist

A UK council faces legal action after a library banned a leading feminist from giving a public talk because of her views on transgender issues.

27 June, 2022

Regional galleries think big

The City of Greater Bendigo wants to turn the Bendigo Art Gallery into a leading regional arts institution.

2 May, 2022

$6 million funding for NSW public libraries

The public library infrastructure grants will help NSW councils extend and improve public library buildings, spaces and IT.

7 April, 2022

Melbourne library bridges digital divide

A library in Melbourne is looking to bridge the gap between people and technology.

24 March, 2022

WA govt moves to ensure sustainability of public libraries

A draft strategy says digital inclusivity will make public libraries more sustainable.

21 March, 2022

Community libraries step up during covid-19

A Western Sydney council’s efforts to promote its library to culturally and linguistic local communities during covid-19 has earned it an award.

20 December, 2021

NSW council’s seed library is growing

A council initiative encouraging its community to share garden seeds has been well received and the collection is growing in size.

22 November, 2021

Software transforms local libraries into digital one-stop shop

Campbelltown City Council is digitising its four local libraries with software that allows the community to access services via an app.

19 August, 2021

Council-run museum scoops major national award

A council-run museum has won the top prize in a national museum awards.

10 June, 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

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

Council’s plan to bring Ned Kelly back to life

Indigo Shire Council will deliver a project to digitally recreate the trials of Ned Kelly.

1 October, 2020