NSW planning chief declares end to silo wars

The top NSW planning bureaucrat says the days of silos and culture wars are over at the department.

9 July, 2019

Queensland town crippled by its own success

Noosa is being loved to death by tourists, and residents have had enough.

20 June, 2019

Canadian to head Tassie branding authority

Appointments, departures and movement around the government sector.

6 June, 2019

Tokyo science city inspires Western Sydney Aerotropolis

The new Western Sydney Airport will be transformed into an urban centre under plans to build an aerotropolis.

3 June, 2019

Last call for tickets to Place Branding Australia Conference

Vivid Sydney provides the perfect backdrop to the inaugural Place Branding Australia conference.

31 May, 2019

Auditor slaps down NSW agencies over probity policy

Three key NSW agencies have failed to comply with procurement probity policies.

27 May, 2019

New minister for fraud-plagued disability scheme

A new minister has been appointed to oversee the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

27 May, 2019

Government projects scoop property council awards

Seven government-led projects have been recognised at Australia’s premier property awards.

24 May, 2019

NZ councils make move for greater power

NZ councils have launched a campaign to reclaim power from the national government.

23 May, 2019

Need to ditch ‘damaging obsessions’ about local government

Forget roads, rates and rubbish. It’s all about relevance, respect and resources for the council of the future.

23 May, 2019

Voters return Coalition government

The Morrison government has won another term in office after Australians voted to return the Coalition to power.

19 May, 2019

Bob Hawke remembered as champion of local government

Australia’s local councils have remembered Bob Hawke for his role in the 1988 referendum to recognise local government.

18 May, 2019

Aus public service fifth best in world but not as good as Kiwis

Australia’s public service has been ranked number five in the world by a British think tank.

14 May, 2019

Climate change: the most at-risk local government areas

Australia’s local government climate change hot spots – how do you fare?

12 May, 2019