By Angela Dorizas The Australian Services Union (ASU) has called on the Federal Government to give priority to councils interested in taking over childcare centres operated by ABC Learning. The…
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Local Government responds to damning report
By Adam Coleman Local Government in Queensland has responded to a review from the Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) that suggests the majority of Queensland’s councils do not have sufficient long…
Victorian councils stem the red tide
By Ju Yeon Jung Victoria’s auditor-general has said while Victoria’s local government achieved “pleasing” results in the last fiscal year, it should be more cautious of its swelling expenditure to…
Report criticises councils’ short-term financial focus
By Ju Yeon Jung A report into the Queensland local government financial sustainability has found a significant number of councils are routinely recording operating deficits without appropriate long-term asset management…
NSW Council eyes UK job seekers
Griffith City Council is hoping to attract skilled workers from the UK and across Europe to fill vacant positions. The NSW council will attend the Work Worldwide Expo in…
Maitland Council investments under review
By Angela Dorizas The New South Wales Department of Local Government said it would take a closer look at Maitland City Council’s investment portfolio and reporting in response to council’s…
Maitland Council caught in investment maze
By Angela Dorizas Maitland City Council has potentially misled constituents on its exposure to financial investments tied to the US sub-prime crisis. The NSW Department of Local Government (DLG) is now…
Councils welcome regional $85 million
The NSW Government’s $85 million regional assistance package, including funding for local libraries, broadband internet connection and infrastructure, could help invigorate country communities, according to the Shires Association of NSW….
DA processing still too slow: NSW report
A recent report has highlighted the need for an efficient development application procedure for NSW local councils. NSW Planning Minister, Kristina Keneally has released the annual performance monitoring report on…
Qld councils want elections at arm’s length
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) said a recent report from the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) has revealed its problem-ridden polling management and the need for reforms. The…