Darwin hopes e-scooters will boost economy
Darwin’s new e-scooters will mine users’ data in the hope of delivering economic returns to local businesses.
19 April, 2019
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ALGA rallies troops ahead of election
The peak national body for local government is rallying councils to campaign for increased federal funds ahead of the election.
18 April, 2019
Attacks on council rangers ‘widespread’
A Sydney council says the latest in a series of violent attacks on council parking officers is symptomatic of a wider problem.
18 April, 2019
Rates review announced for Victorian councils
The Victorian government will undertake a review of council rates and charges.
18 April, 2019
Complaints about Victorian infringements body ‘soar’
Fines Victoria is officially the third most complained-about agency in the state, an Ombudsman’s report says.
17 April, 2019
NT takes action to resolve all land claims
The Northern Territory government is moving to finalise all land claims as part of a sweeping Aboriginal action plan.
17 April, 2019
Queensland elder abuse line receives 1,900 calls
Almost 1900 older Queenslanders were victims of abuse in the last year, according to a state government report.
16 April, 2019
Inside Europe’s biggest local government conference
An Australian delegate discusses key takeaways from Europe’s biggest gathering of local government professionals.
15 April, 2019
Council’s bid to save colourful history of Kings Cross
Authorities have introduced tough new measures to protect the heritage of Sydney’s Kings Cross.
15 April, 2019
Auditor questions board members’ email use
A report has thrown into question the behaviour of board members at a $5 billion infrastructure lending facility.
15 April, 2019
New rules target procurement black economy
Businesses tendering for federal procurement contracts will have to provide proof they have a clean tax record from July.
15 April, 2019
Qld watchdog probes misuse of social media by councillors
Queensland local councillors now have social media guidelines designed to protect them against themselves.
15 April, 2019
Council fearful for future of historic wharf
A Sydney council is fighting to save a century-old relic of Australia’s early coal trade from destruction.
12 April, 2019
Turbo-charging the customer experience
There is much more to do in terms of digitising transaction and services, and I will be working closely with my cabinet colleagues to ensure the citizen remains front of mind.
11 April, 2019
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