Category: Local

Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp will bow out before the next local government election to pursue new opportunities.

Yet another report says NSW councils are exposing themselves to malicious activity by failing to manage cyber risks.

A parliamentary committee has launched an inquiry into local government sustainability, and how the federal government can respond.

ALGA deputy and Shire of Morawa President Karen Chappel has been re-elected as President of WA’s local government peak.

The government says it’s working with councils to reduce the clean up bill after the discovery of asbestos-contaminated mulch.

Former Darebin Mayor Peter Stephenson will remain at Strathbogie Shire after the Victorian government reappointed him as administrator.

Regional NSW mayors have passed a motion calling on the NSW government to urgently address the affordable housing crisis.

Local councils are increasingly using unregulated AI and automation technology, a new report says.

Victorian local governments are continuing to experience a higher staff turnover than before the pandemic.

A $5 billion economic stimulus program targeting Western Sydney LGAs that were hard hit by COVID lockdowns didn’t result in equitable funding.