Sustainability, housing, top list for western Sydney councils

Sustainability measures and affordable housing are priorities for Western Sydney’s councils over the next four years.

4 July, 2022

Qld council watchdog raises independence issues: Coaldrake report

A major report on Queensland’s public sector says the OIA highlights issues relating to the independence of integrity bodies.

4 July, 2022

Vic building reforms ‘throw councils under the bus’

MAV says changes to the state’s building laws will stretch resources and increase costs and risks for councils.

27 June, 2022

National Cabinet announcement falls short for councils

ALGA has vowed to put demands for full voting membership on the agenda of its first National Cabinet meeting.

20 June, 2022

Decarbonising the transport sector

A new report by three peak road, rail and infrastructure bodies provides a roadmap for decarbonising the nation’s transport sector.

6 June, 2022

ALGA garners support of farmers federation in push for National Cabinet seat

ALGA and the NFF have joined forces to demand a seat at National Cabinet for local government.

2 May, 2022

Councils cautious about e-scooter trial

The peak body for local government in NSW has expressed some concerns after the state government announced a council-led trial of e-scooters.

28 April, 2022

Failing to plan or planning to fail?

By investing a little more now, we can save millions of dollars in the long term by making sure local roads and bridges are rebuilt to better withstand future fires and floods.

21 April, 2022

Norfolk Island Regional Council joins LGAQ

Norfolk Island Regional Council has been granted associate membership of Queensland’s peak local government body.

28 October, 2021

WA councils form biggest local govt renewable energy purchase group

West Australian councils are signing up to what will be the nation’s biggest local government collaboration to purchase renewable energy.

11 October, 2021

Public inquiry into Logan City corruption probe

A parliamentary committee will inquire into how a corruption probe of Logan City Council was carried out.

31 May, 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

Champion of women in local govt to stand aside

Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) President Coral Ross is standing aside.

24 September, 2020

Awards shine bright light on councils in dark times

The winners have been announced in the 2020 NSW Local Government Awards.

10 August, 2020