Why social procurement makes sense
Councils can benefit from local procurement policies in the wake of Covid-19.
13 July, 2020
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Productivity Commission review backs rate reform
The NSW Productivity Commission says it supports linking council rates to population.
12 July, 2020
Can green energy lead the Covid recovery?
Councils says investment in green energy makes sense as Covid batters the economy.
6 July, 2020
Report finds sleazy, inappropriate behaviour by former mayor
A report has found sexually inappropriate behaviour by Melbourne’s former Lord Mayor Robert Doyle.
6 July, 2020
Ipswich Council comes clean on financial info
Ipswich has launched an open government platform in a first for Australian councils.
6 July, 2020
Putting arts and culture at the centre of Covid recovery
Artist and urban planner Peter Ciemitis talks to GN about the role of the arts in Covid recovery.
3 July, 2020
Poor food safety regulation puts WA public at risk
An auditor has told councils in WA to lift their game on food safety regulation.
2 July, 2020
Councils get $4m for regional road upgrades
NSW councils will get $382 million to help repair, maintain and seal regional roads.
29 June, 2020
Councils win gongs at reporting awards
Councils have been recognised for top notch reporting at an Australasian awards ceremony.
25 June, 2020
Govt backs councils introducing new ‘infrastructure rate’
The NSW government says it supports calls for new local government rating categories.
19 June, 2020
Council redeploys staff to food charity
A COVID-hit Sydney council is lending underemployed staff to a food charity.
15 June, 2020
Local government minister sacked, referred to police
Victoria’s local government minister has been sacked and referred to the police.
15 June, 2020
Roads plan could cost councils $151m in lost grants
A NSW report floats cutting council grants if regional roads are transferred to the state.
11 June, 2020
Making cycling more female-friendly
City of Sydney wants to make cycling more attractive to women.
4 June, 2020
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