Category: Local

Artificial intelligence has a critical role to play in flagging extreme weather hazards, writes Kelly Brough.

Sustainable funding continues to be a concern for local government, say peaks.

Many agencies face significant challenges migrating from outdated applications and databases to contemporary solutions.

There is a lack of leadership to drive change to minimise and recycle waste, finds a Senate inquiry.

“The status quo is not sustainable for councils,” says local government minister.

“Manual processes simply can’t keep pace with the complexity of today’s investment environment.”

Liverpool City Council is considering supplying two-wheeler shopping trolleys to eligible residents at nominal cost.

Councils fear being overlooked and left behind in the race to renewables.

The advisory panel provides high-level advice to state government on issues that affect Victoria’s 79 councils.

Last year saw a 50% spike in the amount of time people were kept on hold when calling a government agency.