NSW gambling regulator greenlights Crown

The NSW gambling regulator has given a conditional go-ahead for Crown to begin casino operations, saying it has cleaned up its act after an inquiry found it was unsuitable to hold a licence.

22 June, 2022

Councils take creative approach to activating public space

NSW councils are using creative approaches to activate public spaces and reclaim the streets for residents.

19 May, 2022

Councils recognised with tourism awards

The City of Greater Bendigo has taken home three awards at the Victorian Tourism Awards.

7 February, 2022

Never a better time for local government to harness benefits of screen industry

The benefits that local and international film and television production can bring to a region have never been more profound.

1 December, 2021

Travel restrictions kept out 48,000 COVID cases

Researchers have a developed tool that they say can be used in decision making about reopening international borders.

26 August, 2021

Spilling the beans on a place branding success story

Tasmania is home to one of the world’s most effective place branding projects. Hear the story behind the story at Place Branding Australia 2021.

24 May, 2021

Place Branding Australia – get ready to be inspired

It’s less than two months before Place Branding Australia 2021 gets underway.

22 April, 2021

Small town’s sheep art-led recovery

A flock of painted sheep has helped a regional Victorian town turn around its fortunes.

12 April, 2021

Place Branding Australia is back

After COVID scuttled plans for last year’s conference, Place Branding Australia is back with a new agenda and fresh insights.

25 March, 2021

Rebooting the night time economy

NSW’s first night time commissioner outlines his vision for the 24-hour-economy.

18 March, 2021

Budget’s ‘vote of confidence’ in councils

The federal budget offers a lifeblood to local government to drive economic recovery, councils say.

6 October, 2020

Council’s plan to bring Ned Kelly back to life

Indigo Shire Council will deliver a project to digitally recreate the trials of Ned Kelly.

1 October, 2020

More council stimulus funding expected in budget

Councils are banking on next week’s budget to deliver an extension of Commonwealth stimulus measures.

1 October, 2020

Govt stands by controversial logo

Australia’s new $10 million national brand logo bears an unfortunate resemblance to a coronavirus.

3 July, 2020