Council lockdown project becomes permanent

A community-driven initiative to keep residents engaged and connected during lockdown has become permanent.

5 November, 2021

Administrator dumps council’s CEO

Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.

30 November, 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

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

Council taps Minecraft for airport design

A Sydney council and its Swedish counterpart are sharing notes on airport urban planning.

13 November, 2019

Review to beef up council power on dumped trolleys

Councils could soon have more power to crack down on dumped shopping trolleys.

4 November, 2019

Strides forward for smarter cities

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

24 October, 2019

Trackless tram proposed for smart corridor to airport

Plans have been unveiled for a trackless tram between Liverpool and the Western Sydney Airport.

24 October, 2019

First 5G tech trials reap rewards for UK public sector

As Australia gears up for 5G, UK local authorities are partnering with the private sector to deploy the technology.

7 August, 2019

Harnessing the power of the Creative City

In our rush to embrace the Smart City, have we neglected the power of the Creative City?

6 June, 2019

Sydney’s third city thrives as population booms

One of Sydney’s fastest growing multicultural hubs is avoiding the residential squeeze despite expanding rapidly.

18 March, 2019

New pilot on councils’ development performance

A new data collection will help to shine a light on the rhythm and strength of the development heartbeat of councils.

27 September, 2018

Liverpool asbestos crisis ramps up: more sites uncovered, CEO resigns

Union accuses council of asbestos cover up.

22 March, 2016

Porkgate II: council staff grilled over pork to halal sausage ratios

Why Liverpool City Council needed a second great sausage debate.

21 March, 2016