Councils slam ‘fraught’ laws to oust councillors

Councils say proposed changes to Victoria’s local government laws will undermine council governance.

13 August, 2019

Councils accused of willful ignorance on infrastructure

Concerns have been raised about the way councils are assessing the value of ageing assets.

11 June, 2019

Melbourne population boom outstrips transport

Melbourne public transport service levels have plummeted since 2012.

6 June, 2019

Coral Ross takes reins at MAV; New president for IPPG

SES Commissioner steps out over misconduct claims; Top Police Commissioner to advise ASG Group and New executive director for WPP.

11 March, 2019

Criticism mounts over South Australia’s rate capping plan

The South Australian Government’s rate-capping plans are facing opposition from councils while experts call for improved transparency on service delivery costs instead.

20 July, 2018

How councils can optimise asset management, mitigate risks

Software that forecasts infrastructure deterioration and data analysis that reviews processes are among the tools helping local governments to improve asset management.

11 June, 2018

Local governance: data highlights training needs

As states like NSW overhaul professional development of councillors and mayors, new data has shed light on the training needs of elected representatives in Victoria.

16 April, 2018

Council hobbles own councillor’s bid to become first female president of local govt body

Playing politics?

17 January, 2017

Victorian local council rates outcry: Will services suffer?

Rate cap set at 2 per cent.

19 December, 2016

Ousted Victorian councillor launches broadside at Premier after council elections

Shock exits, election complaints, more women

1 November, 2016

Hotbed of altruism uncovered among Victorian local councillors

Election hacks for aspiring councillors.

29 June, 2016

Local government’s shopping list for the 2016 election

What councils really want from the new PM.

14 June, 2016

Budget double standard: Victoria’s local councils

Victoria in surplus but councils still squeezed.

27 April, 2016

VIC maternal health, public libraries eroded by rate caps

Councils warn of critical funding shortfalls.

15 February, 2016