Councils weigh ticketless parking app

A new parking app is good news for drivers, but might see revenue from fines drop.

21 October, 2019

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

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‘Misogynistic and outdated’: a Victorian councillor explains why she resigned after a council-sponsored boxing match.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