At an industry event in Sydney this week, public servants heard how to drive value and innovation.
Category: Finance
CGC chair reappointed
Michael Callaghan has held the role since 2020.
Reframing the funding challenge to local government
“Councils need to meet community value demands within the available resources.”
Where next for First Nations’ economic development?
“Political leaders have an opportunity to centre First Nations voices in economic development.”
Council funding ‘stuck in the ’70s’
Local government is being left behind and expected to do more with less.
Rate hikes: an explainer
There are three core reasons for councils introducing large increases.
Councils unable to meet community expectations
Local governments are struggling to deliver expanding service obligations.
Councils want ‘big numbers’ from fed gov
The national peak body for local government in Australia has released its federal election funding priorities. They encompass five themes: housing infrastructure, community infrastructure, safer local roads, emergency management, and…
North Sydney residents threaten rates boycott
The warning came after council voted to increase rates by 87 per cent.
Sydney council votes for 40% rate hike
Hundreds of residents turned up at the council meeting in Dee Why to protest against the move.