Senior council officers in ‘jobs for mates’ probe

A report has uncovered nepotism and ‘jobs for mates’ at Ballarat City Council.

14 May, 2020

Former NSW Premier takes up aged care role

Comings, goings and movement in and around government.

4 May, 2020

Sydney council takes on NASA for award

A Sydney council’s ocean pollution website is up against NASA for an international award.

30 April, 2020

Council paves way for transition to EV

Lake Macquarie City Council is adopting a new electric vehicle charging strategy and rolling out four electric fleet cars.

22 March, 2020

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