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
Libraries & museums
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
New museum the missing piece in Bathurst cultural history
Bathurst Regional Council has opened a new rail museum.
17 September, 2020
Community approval of council performance dips
Victorians think their councils are doing well on arts centres and libraries. Roads, not so much.
30 July, 2020
Bigger, better Trove launches new website
The National Library of Australia has launched a new-look website for the digital heritage portal Trove.
1 July, 2020
EIS greenlights new Powerhouse Museum
An EIS has given the go-ahead for construction of the new Powerhouse Museum.
14 June, 2020
In survival mode, libraries innovate and adapt
One council is offering a home delivery service for vulnerable and elderly people.
12 April, 2020
e-Lending cause of headaches for public libraries
e-Lending has opened up significant opportunities for public libraries, but the news isn’t all good.
29 March, 2020
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