ICAC hears of huge profits amid dodgy goings-on at council works unit

A deal to supply workers to a council made a $4.5m profit for a company owned by a contractor, ICAC heard.

3 June, 2024

ICAC to hold public hearing into former council empolyee

The NSW ICAC will open public hearings into allegations around the awarding of contracts by a former Canterbury-Bankstown Council employee.

14 May, 2024

$130m announced for Bankstown Airport redevelopment

The owners of Bankstown Airport have announced a $130 million investment in its redevelopment.

8 November, 2023

Council outsources recycling contamination to AI

A Sydney Council is using AI to reduce contamination in kerbside recycling bins.

2 May, 2023

NSW council wins prestigious local government award

Canterbury-Bankstown City Council has taken out this year’s AR Bluett Memorial Award.

7 March, 2022

Council planning goes from ICAC to accolades

The secret to successful planning is to focus on steering growth rather than responding to it, according to an award-winning council.

29 July, 2021

‘Micro rooms’ to change the concept of streets

A Sydney council is installing micro rooms to create shared spaces.

16 September, 2020

Sydney councils seek help for ibis problem

Councils are seeking solutions to the urban bin chicken problem.

12 March, 2020

Council attacks NSW Government over food inspection responsibilities

One Of NSW’s largest local government authorities has criticised the state government for its plans to force councils to inspect home-based food businesses. Changes to the Food Regulation Partnership between local government and the NSW Food Authority (NSWFA) will see councils take on extra responsibility for inspection and enforcement. Currently it is the NSWFA’s duty […]

4 January, 2018

Merged Sydney council rebrands itself as the place “where interesting happens”

Hits back at critics it’s boring.

4 April, 2017