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
Parks & streetscapes
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
Sydney energy from waste plant faces pushback
Councils say they don’t want an energy-from-waste facility in Western Sydney.
23 November, 2020
Top gong for council that won over hostile community
Isaac Regional Council has won an award for planning excellence.
16 November, 2020
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