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Australia’s road networks are under increasing strain. More extreme weather, growing freight and commuter demands, and tight public budgets are...

Heavy machinery can pose significant risks to both operators and bystanders. For councils managing roadworks, waste collection, and civil construction,...

The countdown is on for one of the biggest gatherings of procurement professionals on the New South Wales local government...

In the social media age, local governments face complex new challenges in communicating with their communities. To rebuild public trust,...

Australia’s councils are stepping up as frontline defenders against climate change, investing billions nationally to protect their communities from rising...

The demand for smarter, faster systems to manage council services is only rising. One platform making inroads is Asset Vision,...

In every edition of Council, we shine a spotlight on one local government from across Australia. Whether it’s new infrastructure,...

Across Australia, local government CEOs shape the communities we call home. From metropolitan councils to remote shires, these leaders are...

Artificial intelligence (AI) and smart technologies are no longer a distant possibility for local government – they’re already reshaping how...

With all eyes on the Federal Government’s Economic Reform Roundtable, it’s important to remember the importance and key role of...

Following a record-breaking capital works expenditure of more than $40 million by Baw Baw Shire Council (BBSC) in the 2023/24...

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

Councils play a critical role in protecting public health by ensuring that the risks posed by air emissions are effectively...

Waste Expo Australia 2025 returns to Melbourne, providing councils, government agencies, and industry leaders with a crucial platform to explore...

With local government budgets stretched thin, councils need to ensure that their urban development projects are completed on time and...

Across the region, public works practitioners, civil engineers, and asset managers are facing unprecedented challenges – and unprecedented opportunities. Ageing...

Kia’s first entry into Australia’s fiercely competitive utility vehicle market arrives in July, and it’s got local government fleets firmly...

A deceptively complex pedestrian crossing in New South Wales has become a showcase for how councils can deliver safe, compliant...