Regular cleaning through street sweeping is an important task undertaken by all councils, and using compact, versatile sweepers that...
Councils are becoming increasingly aware of the broader environmental, social and governance implications of the equipment they procure, including...
Water jet drain cleaning is an important part of maintaining pipe networks, and it’s vital that council workers have...
As governments invest in residential precincts to combat the housing crisis, councils must ensure that all new dwellings meet...
Councils play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuity of essential services in disaster-prone areas, and there are a...
Communities around Australia are growing, and councils are confronted with the challenge of “right-sizing” infrastructure for their needs. Smart...
Council meetings are a vital aspect of the local government process, but many councils struggle to minimise stress and...
The City of Canterbury Bankstown had a 61 per cent reduction in illegal dumping offences in priority areas, with...
As electric vehicles become more widespread, local governments are investing in charging infrastructure to support their communities. While free...
To carry out vital services, councils manage an enormous number of vehicles. But without fully understanding how these vehicles...
The 2024 National Economic Development Conference (NEDC24) returns in Melbourne (Naarm) from October 16-18 2024 with the theme, ‘The...
Councils are the pillar of government closest to the community, and working with partners that also give back to...
Councils are under pressure to deliver projects quickly and within tight budgets, while also meeting increasing sustainability standards. Significant...
Navigating change within communities can be challenging. If residents and stakeholders struggle to visualise what a new development will...
Community safety is one of councils’ primary concerns, and lighting in public spaces plays a major part in creating...
To support the new homes needed to ease the housing crisis, governments will have to invest significantly in supporting...
Generating opportunities in regional communities is a key focus for councils located outside of Australia’s cities, and one industry...
Councils around Australia manage many thousands of kilometres of water pipelines, and ensuring these assets are operating at their...
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