NSW invests in 1,300 new council apprentices

NSW has provided funding for an extra 1,300 apprentices and trainees across the local government sector.

29 July, 2024

Local councils to give evidence at federal sustainability inquiry

Investing in local councils will provide huge economic returns for the nation, ALGA says in a submission to a federal inquiry.

5 June, 2024

Ditch current rate pegging system, local govt professionals say

NSW local government professionals say the rate pegging system is restricting the ability of councils to deliver services.

15 May, 2024

IPART quietly drops review of local government financial model

IPART has been asked to drop its review of the local government financial model to avoid duplication.

22 April, 2024

Inquiry to consider how federal govt can address councils’ sustainability issues

A parliamentary committee has launched an inquiry into local government sustainability, and how the federal government can respond.

21 March, 2024

Staff turnover at Vic councils still higher than pre-pandemic

Victorian local governments are continuing to experience a higher staff turnover than before the pandemic.

10 March, 2024

IPART to review local government financial model

The NSW government has announced a review of the financial model for local government.

29 January, 2024

Victorian councils dismayed at rate cap decision

Victorian councils are calling for an independent review of the rate capping system after the state government lowered the cap.

9 January, 2024

Funding review needed for councils to fix ‘catastrophic’ roads damage: report

Severe weather events have caused ‘catastrophic damage’ to Australia’s road network, a new report says.

18 December, 2023

New regulations protect garbos from being undercut during tenders

Waste management tenderers in NSW now have to offer existing staff jobs on current terms and conditions.

17 December, 2023

Ratepayers keen to embrace digital council services

A majority of Australians want to engage with their local council online, according to a survey of 2000 ratepayers.

23 August, 2023

LG Professionals Australia goes into liquidation

LG Professionals Australia has gone into voluntary liquidation after becoming financially unsustainable.

14 June, 2023

Covid proved why we need local government: study

The Covid pandemic demonstrated how councils can complement higher levels of government during emergencies, a study says.

27 April, 2023

Bigger isn’t always better – why population growth is hurting councils

New research shows that population growth is making councils less financially sustainable.

20 April, 2023