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

The winners: Women in NSW local government awards

Councillors and staff honoured.

7 March, 2017

Stop the mudslinging: Black out corruption allegations during council elections

QLD Crime and Corruption Commission speaks out.

15 December, 2016

“I hope you choke on your sandwich”: Lithgow Deputy Mayor in trouble again

Disqualification looms.

7 December, 2016

Toole bestows ‘Honorary’ titles on sacked councillors

Getting sacked: it’s an honour.

25 July, 2016

Hotbed of altruism uncovered among Victorian local councillors

Election hacks for aspiring councillors.

29 June, 2016

Cleaning up local government: has Baird gone far enough?

Developers banned from voting (again).

22 June, 2016

Baird refuses to expedite council elections, blames merger workload

Ratepayers must wait ‘til September 2017.

1 June, 2016

Hired muscle for next Inner West Council meeting

Baird caught in perfect storm.

31 May, 2016

Toole condemns wild Inner West Council meeting

Mayors: Our argument’s with Baird.

25 May, 2016

Riot police called to first meeting of Inner West Council

Meeting abandoned after administrator assaulted.

25 May, 2016

Shockwaves continue after mass council sackings

Fear and loathing in NSW as council mergers bite.

17 May, 2016

Council workers left to pick up the pieces after forced mergers

The long road to transition.

16 May, 2016

Queensland to overhaul complaints system governing councillors

Complaints used as a political tool.

22 April, 2016