A western Sydney council says the master plan for the Bradfield City Centre near the Nancy Bird-Walton airport neglects infrastructure.
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Audit finds more Queensland councils struggling financially
An increasing number of Queensland’s councils are becoming financially unsustainable, an audit shows.
Council’s leak detection team shows dogged determination
Central Coast Council has recruited a canine team trained by Sydney Water to sniff out leakages in its water and sewer network.
Municipal monitors appointed at Moonee Valley
Monitors have been appointed at Moonee Valley City Council to help it lift its game.
IPART to review local government financial model
The NSW government has announced a review of the financial model for local government.
City of Sydney CEO awarded Public Service Medal
City of Sydney’s long-time CEO Monica Barone has been recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours with a Public Service Medal.
Pioneering recycling scientist named Parramatta Aus Day Ambassador
Sustainability crusader Veena Sahajwalla will spread the word about local-level recycling on Australia Day.
$9.5m boost for council’s FOGO rollout
A Queensland council has scored state government investment of more than $9.5 million to introduce organic waste collection.
Victorian councils dismayed at rate cap decision
Victorian councils are calling for an independent review of the rate capping system after the state government lowered the cap.
NSW public sector audit finds deficiencies
A NSW audit has found governance failures relating to the management of councils, grants, IT and Sydney Metro contractors.