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The 2023 National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA) held by Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) will be held...
Regional QLD Councils impacted by monsoons receive support
Tayla Oates Council, Disaster Management, News, QLD, Spotlight 0A further five local governments in regional Queensland are set to receive assistance through the jointly-funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery...
Launceston Council temporarily suspends event FOGO services
Tayla Oates Community Services, Council, Environmental Management, News, Spotlight 0City of Launceston’s Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection service will temporarily suspend the collection and processing of...
Following numerous pedestrian accidents in Manly over the years, Northern Beaches Council is taking steps to reduce traffic speed...
$15M for Blacktown Disability Sport Centre
Tess Macallan News, Public facilities, Recreation, Sports, Spotlight 0Blacktown City Council is set to develop a Disability Sport Centre of Excellence in partnership with Disability Sports Australia,...
Northern Aquatic and Community Hub project passes milestone
Tess Macallan News, Public facilities, Recreation, Spotlight 0The $65.6 million Northern Aquatic and Community Hub being constructed in Norlane is progressing, with three pools passing hydrostatic...
Council supports creative community through ArtsACTION program
Tayla Oates Arts, Council, News, Recreation, Spotlight, VIC 0Nillumbik Shire Council, alongside five other Melbourne Councils, is set to launch the ArtsACTION initiative – which will provide...
Whitehorse Council endorses new water strategy
Tayla Oates Environmental Management, NSW, Spotlight, Sustainability, VIC, Water 0Whitehorse Council has made a commitment to find smarter solutions to water conservation – endorsing a new Integrated Water...
Ku-ring-gai Council has been awarded $1.006 million from the New South Wales Government’s Places to Roam grant program to...
Hills Shire uses smart cars for road assessment
Tess Macallan Disaster Management, NSW, Smart Cities, Spotlight 0The Hills Shire Council is adopting smart technology vehicles to assess its 1023km road network, as part of ongoing...
Greater Sydney Councils receive $220M for road repair
Tess Macallan Disaster Management, News, NSW, Road, Spotlight 0Mayors from metropolitan New South Wales councils have expressed appreciation in light of $220 million in funding being allocated...
In 2022 the Council team covered countless stories from the local government sector, bringing our readers the latest news...
2022 has been a turbulent year for councils, as many battled natural disasters, extreme weather and sought out support...
NSW Excellence in the Environment Award winners announced
Rebecca Todesco Council, Electric vehicles, Environment and Sustainability, News, NSW, Spotlight 0The 2022 Local Government NSW Excellence in the Environment Award winners have been announced, with the awards recognising outstanding...
Ballarat community eagerly anticipates 2026 Commonwealth Games
Rebecca Todesco 2026 Commonwealth Games, Council, News, Planning, Spotlight, Urban Development, VIC 0Preparation is underway in Ballarat as the region readies itself to host the biggest sporting event in its history,...
Housing action plan for Western QLD councils unveiled
Rebecca Todesco News, Project, QLD, Regional, Spotlight, Urban Development 0Councils in Western Queensland are one step closer to tackling housing challenges in rural and remote communities with the...
Greenline Project design contract announced
Rebecca Todesco Council, News, Planning, Project, Spotlight, Urban Development, VIC 0City of Melbourne’s Greenline Project has hit a major milestone, with two award-winning landscape architecture and design studios securing...
The City of Sydney will continue to support local residents, businesses, First Nation peoples and LGBTIQA+ communities with a...