The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) has responded to plans from the Western Australian Government to remove compatibility...
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New guide to support development of all-electric precincts
Stephanie Nestor Electric vehicles, News, Sustainability, Urban Development 0The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released a new guide – The future is electric: A practical...
In 2023, the Council team covered countless stories from the local government sector, bringing our readers the latest news,...
Full of highs and lows, 2023 has been a bumpy ride for councils, with funding cuts to major infrastructure...
Less is more: how pocket parks are enlivening urban centres
Stephanie Nestor Community Services, Council, Features, Parks, Recreation 0By Stephanie Nestor, Assistant Editor, Council Magazine As increased density in urban centres leads to low land availability, it...
Eureka! Award-nominated research improves water on the Central Coast
Stephanie Nestor Council In Focus, Drainage, Features, Maintenance, NSW, Project, Water 0By Stephanie Nestor, Assistant Editor, Council Magazine After a decade of poor quality, the water of Terrigal beach has...
Mapping a new way to protect native ecosystems
Stephanie Nestor Condition Assessment, Features, Footpaths, Maintenance, Project, Recreation 0By Stephanie Nestor, Assistant Editor, Council Magazine In an innovative trial, Sunshine Coast Council is testing the capabilities of...
Reimagining cemeteries as open spaces
Stephanie Nestor Community Services, Council, Features, Parks, People, Recreation 0By Stephanie Nestor, Assistant Editor, Council Magazine In a traditional sense, a cemetery is a place for the dead...
Logan City Council’s library on-the-go
Stephanie Nestor Community Services, Cultural Services, Features, Public facilities, Smart Cities 0By Stephanie Nestor, Assistant Editor, Council Magazine Councils around Australia are striving to develop more liveable cities through the...
FOGO rollout keeping the green bins rolling
Stephanie Nestor Council, Environment and Sustainability, Features, Planning, Sustainability, Waste Management 0By Stephanie Nestor, Assistant Editor, Council Magazine As 2030 approaches, councils are working to make sure Australia halves the...
Top five innovative asset management strategies for councils
Stephanie Nestor Asset Management, Features, Maintenance, Parks 0Asset management is a key responsibility for councils across Australia, since disruptions to essential services or damage to public...
Bringing the lab to life: trialling new smart technology in the community
Stephanie Nestor Community Services, Features, Smart Cities 0In early 2022 the City of Casey launched its Digital Equity Living Lab in Doveton, aiming to improve digital...
How councils can create sustainable futures with circular economies
Stephanie Nestor Environment and Sustainability, Features, Sustainability 0In recent years the concept of sustainability, and how communities can achieve it, has become increasingly on-trend. As the...
Seeking green bins: why do some councils offer FOGO waste collection while others don’t?
Stephanie Nestor Community Services, Environment and Sustainability, Features 0In the National Waste Policy Action Plan 2019, the Federal Government committed to halving the amount of organic waste...
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) has welcomed the New South Wales Parliamentary Inquiry’s report on the response to flooding across...
$105 million available to repair flood-damaged recreational assets
Stephanie Nestor Disaster Management, News, QLD, Recreation, Spotlight 0Expressions of interest are now open for local councils and state agencies to apply for a share in $105...
Priority transport links for Cockburn, Fremantle and Melville
Stephanie Nestor News, Spotlight, Transport 0In its recently updated Priorities List, Infrastructure Australia has included public transport linking the Mandurah train line with employment,...
Brisbane City Council increases rates for short term rentals
Stephanie Nestor Council, News, Policy, QLD, Spotlight 0As part of its 2022-23 Budget, Brisbane City Council has introduced new rating categories which will see owners of...