Features

A new initiative from Tasman Council centres around celebrating the joys of regional living. The friendly and easily accessible Tasman...

By Ellen van Holstein, Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Global Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University New research into...

As new technologies like artificial intelligence begin to permeate the public sector, both in Australia and internationally, councils can transform...

As governments, organisations and individuals around the world grapple with the need to decarbonise, Ipswich City Council is leading the...

The Victorian Local Governance Association has shared the results of its first ever VLGA Victorian Councillor Census, which highlighted the...

In every edition of Council magazine we choose one local government from across Australia to shine a spotlight on. Whether...

In every edition of Council magazine we choose one local government from across Australia to shine a spotlight on. Whether...

With women making up approximately 39 per cent of Australia’s councillors, more work is needed to increase representation and improve...

Esperance has seen a significant increase in tourist numbers in the past decade, and with this comes the need to...

A group of nine councils in Melbourne’s southeast have entered into an agreement that has reduced their waste sent to...

Solar panels are an important part of communities around Australia, and councils can benefit from solar energy in an ever-growing number...

A Victorian council has discovered a winning formula for securing state and federal funding for transformational community projects. Successful advocacy...

With the entire country in the grip of a housing crisis, Australia’s state and territory governments are undertaking a wide...

Applying for grants can be a stressful process, and in the modern environment, applications need to be backed by solid...

Local governments carry out a raft of services for their residents – from maintaining streets, parks and public facilities to...

As newly elected councillors settle into their roles and look for opportunities to make an impact, the research shows technology...

Community transport is an essential service, enabling residents to participate fully in local life and access critical services. From connecting...

As returning and newly-elected councillors begin their terms across Victoria, VLGA is on hand to support elected representatives to meet...