National space agency set to blast off in Adelaide

The Australian Space Agency has officially opened headquarters in Adelaide.

24 February, 2020

NSW declares war on unwanted websites

The NSW government is launching a new centralised online home modelled on the UK government’s website.

6 February, 2020

Boosting mental health in local government

LGNSW has signed a joint statement on improving mental health in local government.

16 December, 2019

Report wants 20 per cent recycled water target

Sydney is lagging behind other metropolitan centres in water efficiency.

9 December, 2019

Engineering consultant accused of abuses, misconduct

Questions have been raised about the engineering firm tasked with assessing Warragamba Dam.

10 October, 2019

Audit finds inefficencies, overlaps in health networks

An audit has found “ambiguity” in the governance structure of NSW’s local health districts is hampering performance. 

22 April, 2019

Noticeboard: Therese Manns named new Randwick Council GM

Also in this wrap: Julie Hoskins leaves Bendigo Council; new leadership for Heavy Vehicle Regulator; open government expert hired by NSW Government.

1 October, 2018

buy.nsw goes live with simplified cloud procurement

Over 100 buyers and 50 sellers are now using the NSW Government’s new ICT procurement platform, which has streamlined contracts and registration for vendors.

9 August, 2018

Governments partner on affordable housing initiative

A partnership launched by Newcastle City Council to tackle a worsening affordable housing shortage has been welcomed, while new research calls on councils to review planning approaches.

23 July, 2018

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

Noticeboard: Sue Clearihan appointed LGA SA president

Also in this wrap: new acting GM for Lismore City Council; Infrastructure Australia CEO resigns; robotics expert appointed NSW Chief Scientist; and appointments and expansion at ANZSOG.

18 June, 2018

New technology sees trucks ‘talk’ to traffic lights

In a bid to tackle growing congestion, the NSW Government is introducing technology that will soon see trucks interact with traffic lights to gain priority on key freight routes.

5 June, 2018

Sustainable procurement: bottom-up efforts gain momentum

Examining the impact of a global sustainable procurement standard on government.

4 June, 2018

Strength in numbers: councils collaborate on key issues

While the NSW Government legislates for local government to work together in formalised groups, a diverse band of councils has already initiated their own alliances, writes Annalisa Haskell.

1 June, 2018