Government projects scoop property council awards
Seven government-led projects have been recognised at Australia’s premier property awards.
24 May, 2019
Social & health
Think tank says councils need dementia strategies
Councils need to develop dementia strategies as the number of people living with the condition reaches tipping point.
22 May, 2019
Councils plan for accessible cities
Local councils in Brisbane and Sydney have launched plans for more inclusive and accessible cities.
16 May, 2019
New commissioner a ‘historic’ milestone
Legislation has been introduced to establish a powerful Ageing and Disability Commissioner in NSW.
10 May, 2019
Councils demand action on housing crisis
The Lord Mayors of Australia’s two biggest cities are calling for action on the nation’s homelessness and housing affordability crisis.
5 May, 2019
Strategy needed to address ‘chronic’ housing stress
Governments need to develop strategies to address nationwide housing stress, the community housing peak says.
2 May, 2019
Recruitment of powerful abuse commissioner underway
The NSW government is vetting candidates for the state’s newly created Ageing and Disability Commissioner.
1 May, 2019
Qld targets violence against paramedics
A campaign has been launched to protect Queensland’s ambulance workers from attacks and abuse.
25 April, 2019
Queensland elder abuse line receives 1,900 calls
Almost 1900 older Queenslanders were victims of abuse in the last year, according to a state government report.
16 April, 2019
Inside Europe’s biggest local government conference
An Australian delegate discusses key takeaways from Europe’s biggest gathering of local government professionals.
15 April, 2019
What new heavy vehicle regulations mean for councils
Whether council vehicles are operating in council depots or on public roads, new heavy vehicle laws have far reaching requirements for all involved.
22 March, 2019
Sydney’s third city thrives as population booms
One of Sydney’s fastest growing multicultural hubs is avoiding the residential squeeze despite expanding rapidly.
18 March, 2019
Home share initiative targets isolated seniors
Two Sydney councils have helped launch a home share initiative that brings together ageing home owners and younger community members.
11 March, 2019
Neighbour nightmares: chatbots to help defuse disputes
Frontline agencies, developers and mediators informed department’s two chatbots that aim to provide information around neighbourhood tensions.
14 February, 2019
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