Category: Local

The City of Sydney is set to develop its own Common Ground model, a long-term and supported housing initiative. The decision followed unanimous endorsement of Cr Marcelle Hoff’s motion to investigate the…

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) claimed that six Victorian councils were incorrectly named in The Age last Saturday in an exclusive story that detailed organisations facing financial losses due…

The City of Sydney has taken the unusual step of declaring Oxford Street a homophobia-free zone in a bid to tackle anti-gay violence. The homophobia-free zone motion was put forward by Cr…

Whittlesea City Council, Maribyrnong City Council and Greater Geelong City Council have been recognised with Local Government Excellence in ICT Awards at the Local Government Technology Solutions Conference held in Melbourne….

In an attempt to engage the public in the development of its future policy, Launceston City Council has opened an exhibition to show how residents perceive their own community. The 100…

Local councils across NSW have been recognised for demonstrating accountability to their local communities. The Morpheum RH Dougherty Awards were presented at the Local Government Week Awards, held earlier this…

The Fiscal Star report into local government financial sustainability is the second to be released by Review Today. Last year’s survey created controversy among local councils, with the Local Government…

In order to regain financial sustainability, 35 of the 100 largest councils within NSW will need to increase their rates, fees and charges by at least 80 per cent over…

The blame game is on over the housing affordability crisis as the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) introduces a development watchdog website in reaction to the property industry’s claim…

The South Australian Government has announced a new policy to restore independence to building planning in Adelaide by curtailing the City Council’s powers.    Under the new regulation, which came into…