Category: Local

By Staff Writer Desperate to raise the profile of the UK local government in the middle of a recession, the sector’s peak body is about to embark on a nationwide…

By Rob O’Brien   The City of Monash has joined state leaders in its appeal for people to march in support of community diversity next month. Following the recent attack…

By Rob O’Brien The City of Burnside could become the first South Australian council in 15 years to face an independent investigation into council misconduct, it was announced today. An investigation into the council…

The Victorian Bushfire Commission grilled local government on emergency planning laws. Image: The Burning Question, Fiona Katauskas. By Rob O’Brien   Issues including the management of fire refuges and the  emergency management policies…

By Rob O’Brien They say that crime doesn’t pay, but under a new scheme in the UK, more than 40 communities are likely to improve their neighbourhoods through the seized…

By Rob O’Brien Local government associations have come together to praise the Federal Governments new $245 million investment in community infrastructure and reform initiatives. The Prime Minister Kevin Rudd revealed…

By Rob O’Brien   Prime Minister Kevin Rudd suprised local government by announcing a further $245 million investment in local government community infrastructure and sector reform initiatives at the Australian Council of…

By Rob O’Brien A groundbreaking initiative by Newcastle City Council to address climate change and a domestic violence campaign in Carpentaria have won the 2009 National Awards for Local Government….

By Penny Langfield Townsville City Council is attempting to entice developers with an innovative new scheme that offers a discount on recently introduced infrastructure charges. For a number of years…

By Staff Writer A communiqué calling for the inclusion of local government in the Australian Constitution and more robust targets for the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme was presented to Prime Minister Kevin…