NSW council takes stand against anti-vax bus

The City of Newcastle has vowed to ban anti-vaccination events from the local government area.

15 October, 2020

Councils slammed by coronavirus

Council budgets are starting to show the financial toll COVID-19 is taking on local government.

21 May, 2020

Qld councils draw up battle plan against COVID-19

Queensland councils have presented the state government with a job-creating battle plan against coronavirus.

20 April, 2020

Deadline looms for council planning statements

The City of Newcastle has included green spaces and active transport in its 20 year plan.

26 February, 2020

City of Newcastle wins top environment award

Newcastle was named overall winner at the LGNSW environment awards.

5 December, 2019

Call to recognise Gateway Cities

Newcastle, Wollongong and Geelong say it’s time to recognise their role as ‘Gateway Cities’.

1 December, 2019

Strides forward for smarter cities

Smart technology is being used to create smarter beaches and better public spaces.

24 October, 2019

City of Sydney to go totally renewable by 2020

All of City of Sydney’s pools, libraries and council buildings will be powered by wind and solar under a $60 million clean energy deal.

22 October, 2019

On demand ferry a public transport milestone

Australia’s first on demand ferry is operating in Sydney.

20 October, 2019

Council threat to kick out all-male tennis club

A council says it will no longer allow a men-only tennis club to manage its courts.

25 June, 2019