Lack of infrastructure information hampers planning
Current reporting of infrastructure doesn’t reflect community experiences, a conference has heard.
24 June, 2019
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Minister responds to IPART local govt reports
The NSW government has ruled out some recommendations of an IPART local government report.
21 June, 2019
Councils vote down affordable housing motion
Councils have voted against a proposal for mandatory inclusionary zoning.
20 June, 2019
NSW Treasurer says councils using ratepayers as ‘cash cows’
The NSW Government says councils have declined a chance to cut parking fines.
20 June, 2019
Queensland town crippled by its own success
Noosa is being loved to death by tourists, and residents have had enough.
20 June, 2019
Victorian council sacked after damning report
South Gippsland Council will be sacked on the recommendations of a Commission of Inquiry.
19 June, 2019
Sydney city to trial industrial waste in roads
Council is trialling the use of recycled industrial materials in its roads.
17 June, 2019
Local councils vote for a referendum
Australia’s councils have voted to demand a referendum recognising local government in the Constitution.
17 June, 2019
Loss of local media is bad news
A marked decline in local news means councils are losing an opportunity to engage with their communities.
16 June, 2019
State accuses councils of jacking up rates
South Australian councils are at loggerheads with the state government over rates.
13 June, 2019
Qld budget a boon for regions and jobs
A ‘solid’ Queensland budget is being hailed as welcome news by the state’s councils.
13 June, 2019
Councils must capture millennials
An award-winning CEO hopes her reforms will pave the way for the new generation of local government leaders.
13 June, 2019
Community coastal complacency a concern
Local councils will face blame unless they engage more with their communities about future sea level rise.
13 June, 2019
Local government leaders recognised in Queen’s Honours
Local government leaders have been awarded Order of Australia Medals.
11 June, 2019
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