Councils vote to scrap $50 gifts cap, mandatory reporting
NSW councils have voted to get rid of the $50 cap on gifts.
17 October, 2019
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Heated debate as climate emergency motion scrapes through
A motion to declare a climate change emergency has narrowly passed at the LGNSW conference.
17 October, 2019
Website to attract local government workers
A new website will help councils attract more workers and fill skills shortages.
17 October, 2019
Smart fleet brings down cost of construction for council
A NSW council is installing smart surveying technology in its construction fleet.
11 October, 2019
Council pet program sees drop in euthanasia rates
A Sydney council has seen a decrease in animal seizures since it launched an education and microchipping program.
10 October, 2019
Councils sweep complaints under the carpet
Victorian councils may be seriously understating the number of complaints they get.
10 October, 2019
Using economics to improve urban planning
Urban economics can help transform the way local councils approach planning.
10 October, 2019
Brainy bins help councils get smart about waste
Councils are increasingly adopting smart bin technology to improve waste management.
4 October, 2019
Council drug testing ‘sends positive message’
Councils that have introduced drug testing say it helps provide a safe and healthy workplace.
30 September, 2019
Procurement report rings alarm bell on risks
Procurement-related corruption has been a ‘recurring feature’ in complaints about local government.
30 September, 2019
Women silenced in local govt, former councillor claims
‘Misogynistic and outdated’: a Victorian councillor explains why she resigned after a council-sponsored boxing match.
26 September, 2019
Council comparison website launched
A new comparison website will increase transparency but hopefully won’t be over-simplistic, NSW councils say.
25 September, 2019
Ten steps to becoming a more customer focused council
Residents have become used to easy, online interactions with banks, retailers and other service providers. Now they want the same from their local council.
23 September, 2019
Watchdog receives record number of complaints
Victoria’s council watchdog has received its highest number of complaints for a non-election year.
22 September, 2019
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