Subsidised irrigation training for WA councils

WA councils will get free irrigation training to reduce pressure on groundwater reserves.

14 May, 2021

Councils accused of hoarding infrastructure contributions

NSW councils are sitting on $3 billion of infrastructure contributions, a report says.

28 April, 2021

High tech waste initiatives vie for award

Council waste initiatives are among the finalists in the MAV Awards for Excellence in Technology.

22 April, 2021

Conservation partnerships pay off for Qld council

A council’s environmental partnership program has led to the discovery of a rare marsupial.

15 March, 2021

Community housing sector calls for partnership with govt

CHIA says it’s well placed to deliver more affordable homes – with a hand from the government.

12 March, 2021

Bushfires, BMX and coming out – council projects win awards

LGPro Victoria has announced the winners of its annual awards for excellence.

26 February, 2021

Infrastructure projects win recycling grants

A Melbourne council will redevelop a local hockey field using recycled materials.

21 February, 2021

$16m for greening of Sydney’s Crown lands

The NSW government is providing $16 million to help local councils upgrade Crown land.

18 February, 2021

Councils lose out but former minister defends grants

Councils around Australia missed out on sport infrastructure grants but the minister responsible says it had nothing to do with pork barrelling.

14 February, 2021

Mayor ‘breached trust’ in land acquisition talks

A tribunal found a regional Queensland Mayor made dishonest comments during landholder negotiations.

20 January, 2021

Major infrastructure investment for NSW national parks

NSW will invest $257 million to improve community infrastructure in National Parks.

18 January, 2021

NSW wants council partnerships on smart places

The NSW government is on a mission to accelerate smart places across the state.

14 January, 2021

City of Melbourne commits to affordable housing plan

City of Melbourne has endorsed a ten-year affordable housing strategy.

9 December, 2020

Micro meadows bring life to unused urban space

Urban micro meadows can boost biodiversity and connect communities.

30 November, 2020