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
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
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
Councils fail on corruption prevention, records
Despite good intentions about corruption prevention and sound record keeping, councils are failing to deliver.
11 April, 2019
Boost for regions in billion-dollar budget windfall
The Budget is being sold as good news for Australia’s struggling regions.
8 April, 2019
Victorian council faces suspension
South Gippsland Shire Council has been given two weeks to argue why it shouldn’t be suspended.
8 April, 2019
Information technology: the great enabler
Having the right IT can enable councils to be more community-focused and service-led.
8 April, 2019
Darwin council’s smart city lessons from Taiwan
After visiting Taiwan,City of Darwin Council is representing the nation on a global smart city committee.
8 April, 2019
Councils’ olive leaf for tree disputes
A tree management expert says councils can help mediate tree disputes before they end up in court.
4 April, 2019
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