City of Bendigo seeks funds as gallery upgrade faces $21m shortfall

City of Greater Bendigo will seek a further $15 million from the federal government for the redevelopment of Bendigo Art Gallery.

27 November, 2023

Australian Museum opens doors to $1.6b exhibition

The Australian Museum is hosting the biggest exhibition in its 200-year history.

16 November, 2023

Civica expands local government offerings with new acquisition

Civica has acquired a cloud-based venues management solution which it will offer to councils and local authorities.

15 November, 2023

4000 inquiries brought together in new public library

A new public database brings together documents from every royal commission and public inquiry held in Australia since the mid-19th century.

27 August, 2023

Councils hail $100m energy upgrade fund

Local councils have hailed the announcement of a $100 million federal government energy upgrade fund as a major win.

16 June, 2023

Councils shine at tourism awards

Bendigo Art Gallery’s blockbuster Elvis exhibition has won a tourism marketing award.

21 March, 2023

Council to operate 24/7 library

Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council will provide a 24-hour library service.

19 March, 2023

Digitisation of history gives museums new pathways

The digitisation of cultural heritage is giving museums new pathways as they continue to rethink what and who they are for, and how they can best serve history and society.

17 February, 2023

WA State Library aims to boost diversity

The WA government wants more diversity in the State Library collection, including mining and LGBTQ materials.

4 December, 2022

$165m investment for NSW public libraries

NSW councils are set to benefit from a $165m state government investment in public libraries over the next four years.

14 November, 2022

Council rolls out defibrillators across public places

A Sydney council has rolled out defibrillators as part of its public facilities risk management strategy.

8 September, 2022

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

Green recognition for Powerhouse, Sydney Opera House

The Powerhouse Museum is the first museum in Australia to sign the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment.

5 June, 2022