Current zoning laws are outdated and restrictive, says housing peak.
March 20, 2025
by Christopher Kelly
Councils obliged to report cyberattacks
Local government leaders are legally required to report data breaches, delegates heard at an industry event.
March 20, 2025
by Government News Team
Murray Darling Association elects new president
The MDA is a local government member-based organisation that advocates for the Murray-Darling Basin region.
March 19, 2025
by Christopher Kelly
Covid response ignored human rights, says report
Blanket policies to deal with the emergency failed to reflect local realities.
March 17, 2025
by Christopher Kelly
Education needed to curb community abuse of councillors
The call from local government peaks follows rise in online attacks.
March 17, 2025
by Christopher Kelly
Local government exposed to rise in cyber attacks
Cyber breaches are increasing and becoming more sophisticated.
March 17, 2025
by Government News Team
NSW councils welcome airport rail link funding
The $1b corridor will connect southwestern Sydney suburbs to the new Western Sydney airport.
March 14, 2025
by Christopher Kelly
Humanising smart city tech
The smart city concept is moving beyond a sole focus on technology.
March 14, 2025
by Christopher Kelly
Be cyber proactive, council leaders told
Councils should have in place a cyberattack response plan, says a security expert.
March 11, 2025
by Government News Team
Women councillors bullied and harassed by colleagues
Threatening and intimidating behaviour all-too common, says census.