Lord Mayor walks out of Olympic forum, slams door behind him

Brisbane’s Lord Mayor has quit an Olympic leaders forum over stadium plans.

5 December, 2023

Gold Coast admits defeat in Commonwealth Games bid

City of Gold Coast has dropped its joint bid to seek the 2026 Commonwealth Games with Perth.

4 December, 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

Hunter water releases turf best practice guidelines

Hunter Water has released a suite of resources that will help local councils better design, manage and maintain their green open spaces.

25 October, 2023

Report says SA Auditor General at risk of influence by government

A report recommends boosting the independence of the SA audit office, saying it’s at risk of government interference.

27 September, 2023

Rural councils happy about decision to dump Games

Rural Victorian councils say the state government’s decision to scrap the Commonwealth Games has meant financial benefits for them.

29 August, 2023

Heat on government amid multiple Commonwealth Games probes

With Senate committee hearings underway and an audit office investigation, a Victorian select committee is calling for submissions on the dumping of the Commonwealth Games.

28 August, 2023

Victoria inks $380m settlement over abandoned Games

Victoria’s decision to cancel the Commonwealth Games has been settled with Games bodies at a cost of $380 million.

20 August, 2023

Councils ‘shocked, disappointed’ as Commonwealth Games canned

Victoria’s regional councils say they are shocked and disappointed in the state government’s decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

18 July, 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

Qld bets on former Ladbrokes boss as new racing CEO

Gambling executive Jason Scott has been appointed to lead Queensland’s $2 billion racing industry.

28 April, 2023

New office for Brisbane 2032 Olympics

Senior Queensland public servant Graham Fraine will lead the new Brisbane 2032 Coordination Office.

14 March, 2023

High profile chair steps down from Venues NSW

Tony Shepherd is retiring from Venues NSW after 21 years with the sport and entertainment infrastructure operator.

13 February, 2023

WA seeks consultants for review of sports institute

The West Australian government is seeking a consultant to review culture and governance at the WA Institute of Sport (WAIS).

8 February, 2023