Agencies called to act on mental health

New research shows police and emergency services have disproportionately high rates of mental illness.  

10 December, 2018

Regional cities collaborate to lure new residents  

How a group of seven councils is stimulating population growth in NSW’s outer regions in a joint campaign.  

22 November, 2018

Local government to lobby state on live streaming

Local government peak will seek exemptions to a new code that requires NSW’s councils to webcast proceedings.

19 November, 2018

Councils the missing link in health planning

Less than half of Australia’s primary health networks are collaborating with local government, study shows.  

19 November, 2018

Revealed: $30bn needed for ageing infrastructure

Under-investment in councils’ management of community assets is leading to increased risk, warns major report.

19 November, 2018

Why some councils steer clear of cooperation

Researchers are examining the reasons why some NSW councils have decided not to participate in joint organisations. 

12 November, 2018

Councils call out worsening financial burden

Cost shifting and inadequate federal grants are compromising public infrastructure and services, local governments say.

1 November, 2018

Councils partner on population boom

Despite the sheer number of people relocating to regional Victoria, infrastructure and services are significantly under-resourced, local governments say.

29 October, 2018

Sweden’s sustainable cities a lesson for Australia

The involvement of local government has been essential to Swedish city’s remarkable carbon reduction success, experts say.

26 October, 2018

Australian-first development tracker goes live

Sunshine Coast Council’s online application allows ratepayers to follow local developments in real time.

22 October, 2018

Warning for councils on CCTV data risks

A privacy expert is calling for a national review by councils of the public safety benefits of CCTV cameras after an audit found surveillance data were vulnerable to privacy breaches.  

5 October, 2018

New gender council has local government in its sights

Independent body set to partner with councils to help get more women into elected and executive roles.

20 September, 2018

Next federal election will be fought ‘on local issues,’ say councils

Partnerships with local governments and an overhaul of funding are among 12 ways parties can deliver for local communities, according to a new campaign. 

18 September, 2018

Councils welcome streamlined grants

A shake-up of the council grants system by the Queensland Government will streamline funding in line with key state priorities. 

17 September, 2018