LGNSW continues to call for the state government to build additional units of public and social housing.
Category: Local
$10m on offer under tree-planting program
Councils in the Illawarra, Hunter and Central Coast can apply for funding for planting trees and shrubs in public spaces.
Report calls for councils to embrace AI
The MAV wants councils to embrace AI innovation in statutory planning while ensuring safety and transparency.
Fraud and corruption controls under the spotlight
Representatives from city and country councils will appear at a fraud and corruption controls hearing in Melbourne on Monday.
Commissioners appointed to run City of Nedlands
The WA Local Government Minister has appointed three commissioners to take control of the dysfunctional local council.
Unlocking safer, smarter cities
Why local governments across Australia should support the Before You Dig Australia Digital Portal development.
WALGA 2025 Local Government Awards presented
Dozens of worthy individuals have been recognised at the WALGA 2025 Local Government Awards ceremony.
‘Future Perth’ on track to begin this year
The City of Perth’s $303 million annual budget aims to deliver a Future Perth of growth and sustainable development.
Council has mining licence rates win
WA’s Supreme Court has found that Crown land subject to a miscellaneous licence is occupied rateable land.
NSW ratepayers slugged $500 each in ‘cost shifting’
LGNSW says the state and federal governments have loaded councils with an extra $1.5bn burden.