Councils vote to scrap $50 gifts cap, mandatory reporting
NSW councils have voted to get rid of the $50 cap on gifts.
17 October, 2019
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Heated debate as climate emergency motion scrapes through
A motion to declare a climate change emergency has narrowly passed at the LGNSW conference.
17 October, 2019
Website to attract local government workers
A new website will help councils attract more workers and fill skills shortages.
17 October, 2019
Qld plans hospital comparison website
A new website will make it easier to source information about Queensland health facilities.
14 October, 2019
Audit uncovers $927m in govt accounting mistakes
An audit of NSW government agencies has found almost $1 billion of accounting mistakes.
14 October, 2019
Smart fleet brings down cost of construction for council
A NSW council is installing smart surveying technology in its construction fleet.
11 October, 2019
Engineering consultant accused of abuses, misconduct
Questions have been raised about the engineering firm tasked with assessing Warragamba Dam.
10 October, 2019
Council pet program sees drop in euthanasia rates
A Sydney council has seen a decrease in animal seizures since it launched an education and microchipping program.
10 October, 2019
Councils sweep complaints under the carpet
Victorian councils may be seriously understating the number of complaints they get.
10 October, 2019
Using economics to improve urban planning
Urban economics can help transform the way local councils approach planning.
10 October, 2019
Brainy bins help councils get smart about waste
Councils are increasingly adopting smart bin technology to improve waste management.
4 October, 2019
Aussie anti-drone company scores Defence contract
An Australian company is taking its anti-drone technology to the world.
2 October, 2019
Councils applaud lock out laws report
A report calling for Sydney’s lock out laws to be scrapped also wants an ‘overarching nightlife coordinator’.
1 October, 2019
Council drug testing ‘sends positive message’
Councils that have introduced drug testing say it helps provide a safe and healthy workplace.
30 September, 2019
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