Councils look forward to life under Labor

Australia’s councils are looking forward to getting a seat at National Cabinet and more cash for roads and disasters following the election of a Labor government.

22 May, 2022

LGAQ says Workplace platform paying off

LGAQ says the rollout out of Meta’s communications platform has improved the peak body’s visibility and created a local government community.

22 May, 2022

NSW council improves safety of fleet with GPS

A NSW council says incorporating GPS into its fleet assets has helped create a safer fleet, reduce accidents and save money.

19 May, 2022

Councils take creative approach to activating public space

NSW councils are using creative approaches to activate public spaces and reclaim the streets for residents.

19 May, 2022

More than half of Queensland councils at risk of financial unsustainability

Queensland councils are recovering from the financial toll of Covid-19, but more than half remain at risk of not being financially sustainable.

12 May, 2022

Audit finds lack of fraud controls over council grant programs

A five-year audit of six Victorian councils has found shortcomings in fraud controls around grants programs.

12 May, 2022

New tool helps plan resilient urban greening projects

A new tool helps urban greening teams work out which plants will survive where over the next 50 years.

9 May, 2022

Women in public sector honoured in top 50 list

The achievements and accomplishments of women in the public sector have been honoured by the Institute of Public Administration Australia.

5 May, 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

Amsterdam to Newcastle: ‘repair cafes’ save junk from going to landfill

Council ‘repair cafes’ encourage residents to fix broken items rather than disposing of them.

2 May, 2022

Regional galleries think big

The City of Greater Bendigo wants to turn the Bendigo Art Gallery into a leading regional arts institution.

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

Canopy mapping app helps SA council see wood for the trees

A South Australian council using new technology to measure and monitor tree canopy, raise community awareness and inform Council planning.

28 April, 2022

NSW councils to participate in e-scooter trial

Councils across NSW will be invited to take part in a state-wide trial of e-scooters, joining other states.

28 April, 2022