Policy

The New South Wales Government is set to give councils stronger powers to shut down unlawful premises hosting hate preachers....

Local Government Association of South Australia (LGASA) is rolling out a pilot program aimed at giving councils flexible, targeted human...

Local government leaders are warning the current rate cap is putting growing pressure on councils and communities. The Victorian Government’s...

Austroads has released an update to its Guide to Road Safety Part 3: Safe Speeds (AGRS), providing guidance to road...

NSW parking fine reforms are delivering change for the people of the state, with a reported reduction in ticketless fines...

The City of Parramatta has voiced concerns that, while planning reform is needed to make housing delivery simpler, legislating the...

The landmark NSW Planning System Reforms Bill 2025 has passed both houses of Parliament with overwhelming support, paving the way for a...

Councils across Australia are under growing pressure to reduce their environmental impact and build more sustainably. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)...

The mayors of Melbourne and Phoenix have gathered together with ten other mayors to begin an initiative to harness the...

Interflow’s new Sustainability Framework is everybody’s business, says Sustainability and Environment Manager, Pam Johnson. It’s about leaving a better legacy...

The Queensland Government has updated cumbersome requirements and cut red tape to streamline dam and weir developments.   New Accepted...

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has raised concerns regarding the State Government’s newly introduced planning reform bill and called...

Queensland councils have joined forces to call for urgent investment and action to chart a fairer path to reducing waste...

The CEO of Economic Development Australia (EDA) has been appointed to the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Board of Directors.  EDA...

The Queensland Government has welcomed 93 Youth Members into the Queensland Parliament for the landmark 30th Queensland Youth Parliament.   Eight...

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has set council rate pegs for the 2026-27 financial year.   Tribunal Chair Carmel...

Another round of reforms has been introduced by the NSW Government that will make it easier for councils, businesses and...

Residents of Central Darling Shire in far west NSW have voted to elect new councillors for the first time since...