About Us

Council looks at the wide range of issues and projects in the local government space, with a focus on keeping our readers informed of the critical industry news, updates and changes that they need to be aware of.

Council has a strong focus on providing the industry with genuinely useful tools and information that can help readers make better, more informed decisions in their daily working lives.

Council informs an essential sector, and we are passionate about helping place-makers achieve the best community experiences and wellbeing that will make our cities, towns and suburbs the best places they can be.

Council Editor – Laura PearsallCouncil Editor Laura Pearsall

Council is edited by Laura Pearsall, a two-decade veteran of B2B industry publishing.

Laura is passionate about the local government sector, and covering the hottest topics in the industry. She believes that everyone deserves a sense of community, and that this is often founded by our country’s councils.

Laura is an unashamed, life-long lover of magazines. Her core focus at Council Magazine is providing readers with thought-provoking and engaging content that has a positive influence on their daily working lives.

Council Magazine acknowledges Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and pays respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and emerging.

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