Financially stricken NSW council faces suspension

A NSW council that was thrown a $6.2 million lifeline to pay staff faces suspension for financial mismanagement.

22 October, 2020

Council trials soft plastics recycling

A NSW council is trialling a kerbside soft plastics recycling scheme.

7 September, 2020

Awards shine bright light on councils in dark times

The winners have been announced in the 2020 NSW Local Government Awards.

10 August, 2020

In survival mode, libraries innovate and adapt

One council is offering a home delivery service for vulnerable and elderly people.

12 April, 2020

Central Coast Council sets up COVID-19 task force

Central Coast Council has established a COVID-19 Economic Task Force to help the battered economy ride the pandemic.

2 April, 2020

Regional council aims for 100Gbps network

A regional council is using technology to reduce commuting and boost local business.

12 March, 2020

Council finds solution to mattress headaches

A NSW Council is trialing a recycling solution for its ever growing stockpiles of dumped mattresses.

2 March, 2020

Parking giants join NSW govt app

The NSW government will extend its parking app after notching 9,500 downloads since October.

13 February, 2020

Council programs foster workforce transition

Councils are doing their bit to foster local talent and get students into the workforce.

3 February, 2020

Smart fleet brings down cost of construction for council

A NSW council is installing smart surveying technology in its construction fleet.

11 October, 2019

Council wins award for dementia initiatives

Tasmania’s Central Coast Council has been lauded for its dementia framework.

11 July, 2019

Noticeboard: Randwick GM Ray Brownlee exits

Also in this wrap: new CEO takes on Central Coast Council; Greg Steele appointed to executive team at Arcadis; and Productivity Commission appoints a new chairman.

20 July, 2018

Councils swoop on solutions to flying-fox woes

Rapidly growing flying-fox colonies in urban areas are causing grief for councils across NSW but state support for long-term resettlement of habitats could offer a solution.

7 May, 2018

Councils’ efforts to reduce waste, boost recycling

From educating residents about the amount of waste they produce to maximising e-waste recycling, local government initiatives are diverting waste from landfill.

27 April, 2018