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

Liverpool City Council slammed for secrecy on outsourcing contract

NSW Information and Privacy Commission tells council to ‘reconsider’ withholding information.

23 September, 2015

Ambitious QLD council outsourcer under fire from Services Union

Trouble brewing over expansion of new business model.

9 June, 2015

Qld’s council outsourcer targets NSW cities

Cross-border procurement raid.

26 May, 2015

Liverpool’s managerial dismissal sparks job hunt

By Paul Hemsley Sydney’s Liverpool City Council has confirmed it is looking for a new deputy general manager following the sudden departure of Matt Daniel. The Western Sydney local government declined to detail the circumstances surrounding Mr Daniel’s exit, however a spokesperson told Government News that “his contract has ended with council”. The spokesperson said […]

2 October, 2013

New corruption scandal hits 14 NSW councils

By Julian Bajkowski The local government sector in New South Wales has been rocked by the findings of an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) probe released today that has found 41 people participated in corrupt conduct, with many now council employees and officers now likely to face prosecution. The corruption watchdog has found that “22 […]

29 October, 2012