Management challenge launched for local govt professionals

Local council leaders around Australia are encouraged to get their staff together to compete in the next season of the Management Challenge.

9 December, 2021

Interviews explore gender equity in local government

Covid has been both a door opener and a mirror for gender equity in local government.

8 March, 2021

Why roads are more than infrastructure

Road safety systems must be embedded in all council operations and processes, an Austroads guide says.

5 March, 2020

Don’t sideline us on waste ban: LGPA

Local government says it needs support to meet waste ban deadlines.

20 January, 2020

Councils lack resources to manage cyber threats

Local Government Professionals Australia is calling for help to boost cybersecurity in the sector.

11 November, 2019

Data skills shortage is common across state and local government: peak

As the NSW Government moves to address a data skills shortfall in the state’s public service, local government professionals say they also need investment in professional development.

22 June, 2018

Best of 2016: Musical chairs at the top for NSW local councils since mergers

Northern Beaches execs go west.

20 December, 2016