Local government is being left behind and expected to do more with less.
The trust factor
Not only are communities trusting governments less but government is increasingly losing trust in communities.
Rate hikes: an explainer
There are three core reasons for councils introducing large increases.
City of Sydney trials e-bike parking bays
Abandoned e-bikes have become as ubiquitous as shopping trolleys.
Red tape dragging construction
Regulatory issues and other interactions with government can create significant delays, says Productivity Commission.
Housing authority fast-tracks 6,000 homes
Since mid-January, the HDA has received 160 expressions of interest.
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…
Call for mandatory civics classes
Civics lessons would give students the tools to confidently participate in elections and political discussions, says senator.
North Sydney residents threaten rates boycott
The warning came after council voted to increase rates by 87 per cent.