Simulator tool shows how bushfires spread

A Sydney council has adopted a bushfire mapping tool used during the deadly California fires.

27 October, 2019

Environmental and major works initiatives recognised at awards

A trainee program that would replenish an ageing council workforce and the transformation of a major recreation park were among the local government initiatives celebrated in recent sector awards.

15 June, 2018

Crowdfunded council de-merger campaign starts strong

Residents fight NSW government on mergers.

31 May, 2017

Residents clamour for NSW council deamalgamation after recent court wins

Randwick Council’s late legal challenge.

18 May, 2017

Woollahra Council set for High Court showdown with Berejiklian over merger

Residents could take up the fight if council loses.

2 May, 2017

Ku-ring-gai Council wins merger appeal, awarded costs

Berejiklian on the ropes over KPMG report.

27 March, 2017

Around the councils: Cooling streets, cleaning up beaches

Roads eight degrees cooler using white asphalt.

20 February, 2017

Sydney council approves Jewish eruv after multiple court battles

Residents divided.

9 November, 2016

Mergers closer for hold-out NSW councils, win for others

Appeals possible.

21 September, 2016

Supreme Court forces NSW government to hand over council merger report

“Outrageous abuse of government power”: Ku-ring-gai Mayor.

19 April, 2016

NSW forced merger reports suppressed

More councils enter legal fray over mergers.

6 April, 2016

Experts reap $1500 a day for NSW council merger public inquiries

Merger savings shrink as legal fees bite.

29 March, 2016

Council mergers: show us the numbers demands NSW Labor

NSW Premier won’t rule out forced mergers.

23 October, 2014

NSW councils lock onto graffiti vandals using smartphone app

By Paul Hemsley Walk down most urban streets, parks or laneways and it’s easy to get the impression of a gang infested, criminal hotspot thanks to the constant array of unwanted tags, squiggles and territorial markers left behind by vandalism posing as counter culture. Whether you call it art or criminal damage, the markings that […]

15 January, 2014