Beam Mobility is pulling the plug on NSW’s first council-run micromobility trial in Lake Macquarie.
NSW pocketing $500m from waste levy, inquiry hears
The NSW government is accused of withholding more than half a billion dollars a year in waste levies collected from local councils
County council board suspended after ‘alarming financial irregularities’ discovered
The New England Weeds Authority board has been suspended following reports of financial mismanagement and governance concerns.
WA councils welcome long service leave reforms
WA says it has modernised long service leave provisions for local government employees.
Councils participate in kerbside EV charger trials
Northern Beaches is one of nine councils taking part in ARENA’s EV streetside charging project.
Ditch current rate pegging system, local govt professionals say
NSW local government professionals say the rate pegging system is restricting the ability of councils to deliver services.
Dutch circular economy experts meet with Western Sydney councils
Western Sydney councils have met with visiting Dutch experts to share ideas on waste management and the circular economy.
ICAC to hold public hearing into former council empolyee
The NSW ICAC will open public hearings into allegations around the awarding of contracts by a former Canterbury-Bankstown Council employee.
SA Uni develops place making guide for councils
The university of South Australia has developed a guide to help local councils develop quality public spaces.
Planning policies and book bans: NSW councils clash with state
Councils have faced off with the NSW government over planning changes and library policy.