Dictionary builds place nicknames data base
If it’s a place and it’s in Australia, you can bet it’s got a nickname.
15 August, 2019
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State government backs down on council levy
The NSW government has agreed to fund increases to the emergency services levy after outcry from councils.
15 August, 2019
Report finds CEO ‘friendship’ influenced tender
A council’s tender processes have been brought into question by a CEO’s conflict of interest.
14 August, 2019
Tech titans killing off local news, ACCC warns
Local news coverage is dying as digital platforms suck advertising revenue away, a report says.
12 August, 2019
Aussie councils form nation-first climate alliance
Local councils from across Australia have formed an alliance to call for action to curb climate change.
5 August, 2019
Tourism tracker will help council understand bushfires
A fire-hit Tasmanian council will use a visitor tracking app to gather data on tourism recovery.
4 August, 2019
State government owes councils more
The three tiers of government in our country – Federal, State and local councils – can only work effectively if all stakeholders cooperate and respect one another.
2 August, 2019
Regional councils sweep local government awards
Outstanding council initiatives have been recognised at the LGNSW awards.
1 August, 2019
Report paints catastrophic picture for NSW floodplains
A report warns 90,000 people would have to be evacuated west of Sydney in a worst case flood.
1 August, 2019
Bigger than Bill Gates: celebrating local councils
Local councils are vital to the NSW economy. But they play a much more important role – they are the heart of our local communities.
29 July, 2019
Council data fosters active communities
A study into resident activity has yielded benefits for this council.
29 July, 2019
Migrant workers hold key for country towns
A new toolkit provides guidance to help regional towns revitalise flagging communities.
22 July, 2019
Councils collaborate in mass tree planting
Queensland councils have collaborated in a mass tree-planting to save the Logan River.
21 July, 2019
Predictive technology takes pain out of parking
Newcastle has been become the first Australian city to trial a new predictive parking technology that has been adopted across Europe.
17 July, 2019
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