The peak’s 2025 state election priorities outline essential initiatives identified by local governments and their communities.
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Newcastle council to face independent review
“The goal is to objectively assess our current practices and identify areas for potential improvement,” says Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge.
NAA advisory council appointments announced
Council members determine who is granted special access to records.
‘Bin butts’, say Western Sydney councils
One in three discarded fag ends can ignite grassy fuel.
Rate cap puts pressure on council budgets, says MAV
Local governments face mounting pressure to do more with less, says Municipal Association of Victoria.
PM commits $3bn to upgrade nation’s broadband
More than 620,000 homes will benefit –
over half in regional and rural areas of the country.
Vic Gov launches new homelessness program
Whilst advocates support the initiative, they say it’s a scaled-down version of previous programs.
Gov appoints new chief of cyber security unit
The ACSC is the country’s leading authority on e-safety.
Newcastle council offers youth a platform
The committee encourages participation in matters that affect young people.
NSW Gov launches independent planning authority
The new body will bypass councils to fast-track the approval process.