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  • Illegal tree crackdown win for councils

    Illegal tree crackdown win for councils

    NSW’s peak body for local government has welcomed the NSW Government’s proposed crackdown on illegal tree and vegetation clearing as a major win for councils,…

  • Councils already seeing benefits from program

    Councils already seeing benefits from program

    Every council across New South Wales is set to benefit from a new State Government workforce development program with many councils already welcoming onboard their…

  • Moree Plains welcomes first female GM

    Moree Plains welcomes first female GM

    Moree Plains Shire Council has announced the appointment of Natalia Cowley as General Manager. The vote was conducted in open Council, showing that councillors voted…

  • Moree Plains welcomes first female GM

    Moree Plains welcomes first female GM

    Moree Plains Shire Council has announced the appointment of Natalia Cowley as General Manager. The vote was conducted in open Council, showing that councillors voted…

  • Youngest Qld deputy mayor appointed

    Youngest Qld deputy mayor appointed

    Councillor Sara Diana Faraj is the new Fraser Coast Regional Council Deputy Mayor. Cr Faraj said she was honoured to be taking on the role…

  • A new era for local government contracting

    A new era for local government contracting

    Local Government Contracts Australia (LGCA) has recently been established and is ready to bring buyers a fresh new approach to council procurement and contract management.…

  • Renewing popular mural for the future.

    Renewing popular mural for the future.

    Redland City Council has renewed the much-loved mural We visit every year by renowned artist Deb Mostert, ensuring its continued presence in the heart of…

  • Australasia’s Largest Public Works Conference Comes to Sydney

    Australasia’s Largest Public Works Conference Comes to Sydney

    Across the region, public works practitioners, civil engineers, and asset managers are facing unprecedented challenges — and unprecedented opportunities. Ageing infrastructure, constrained budgets, climate pressures,…

  • Keeping council workers safe

    Keeping council workers safe

    Are councils doing enough to keep workers safe and bring them home? Across local government, many workers regularly operate alone or in remote areas—whether maintaining…

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  • First female mayor for Cassowary Coast

    First female mayor for Cassowary Coast

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council has welcomed the region’s first female Mayor Teresa Millwood following the Queensland Local Government elections late last month. The council has…

  • Pilings adding foundations for Lake Pontoon

    Pilings adding foundations for Lake Pontoon

    Piling works for the Lake Boga Floating Pontoon has began in mid March, marking a significant milestone in the renovation project. Swan Hill Council Director…

  • Pennisi is out

    Pennisi is out

    Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi was not returned following the 2024 Local Government Election but was full of gratitude and thanks following his election loss…

  • Having a ball quite the tradition at the Hill

    Having a ball quite the tradition at the Hill

    Nominations are now open for young ladies looking to make their debut at this year’s Broken Hill Civic Ball. The Civic Ball is one of…

  • Community safety a priority

    Community safety a priority

    Town of Claremont’s Community Safety Officers play a valuable role in the community and help to provide a safe environment for all residents and visitors…

  • Centre a boon for tourism

    Centre a boon for tourism

    Lachlan Shire Council has a new and improved Freight Logistics and Visitors Information Centre, located in the “Utes in the Paddock” precinct Condobolin. Opened in…

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  • Illegal tree crackdown win for councils

    Illegal tree crackdown win for councils

    NSW’s peak body for local government has welcomed the NSW Government’s proposed crackdown on illegal tree and vegetation clearing as a major win for councils,…

  • New clubhouse for Marion

    New clubhouse for Marion

    A brand-new clubhouse was unveiled by the City of Marion at the Seacliff Golf Course on 2 May marking the start of a new era…

  • Councils already seeing benefits from program

    Councils already seeing benefits from program

    Every council across New South Wales is set to benefit from a new State Government workforce development program with many councils already welcoming onboard their…

  • Moree Plains welcomes first female GM

    Moree Plains welcomes first female GM

    Moree Plains Shire Council has announced the appointment of Natalia Cowley as General Manager. The vote was conducted in open Council, showing that councillors voted…

  • Youngest Qld deputy mayor appointed

    Youngest Qld deputy mayor appointed

    Councillor Sara Diana Faraj is the new Fraser Coast Regional Council Deputy Mayor. Cr Faraj said she was honoured to be taking on the role…

  • A new era for local government contracting

    A new era for local government contracting

    Local Government Contracts Australia (LGCA) has recently been established and is ready to bring buyers a fresh new approach to council procurement and contract management.…

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