LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOCUS

Council vision complete for cafe

A former surf lifesaving club has become a major coastal dining area under the watchful eye of the City of Marion Council. The Council upgraded...

Vandalised park’s restoration begins

Repairs and upgrades to a much-loved playground in Pennant Hills have begun, six months after falling victim to vandalism late last year. Wollundry Park Playground...

AFAC24 powered by INTERSCHUTZ Conference and Exhibition

AFAC24 powered by INTERSCHUTZ brings a broad spectrum of emergency management and first response practitioners together to learn and share experiences. From 3-6 September,...

Saying yes to youth

Young people in the City of Gosnells will soon have an exciting new space to hang out and have fun, with site works now...

More public transport need for Moreton Bay

City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery has called on the Queensland State Government to fund more public transport across the city suggesting increased...

Mayor quits

Late last month Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC), mayor Councillor Charlie Sheahan, informed CGRC staff and fellow councillors of his intension to resign as Mayor...

Preparation package a start

Australia is facing a potential wildlife massacre that could be as deadly as the black summer bushfires and the country is currently under prepared...

Narabri GM heads north

Narrabri Shire General Manager Rob Williams is set to take up the position of Chief Executive Officer position at Bundaberg Regional Council. In offering his...

New techniques for road surfaces

Ararat Rural City Council has carried out new road sealing technology trials using a circular road solution to improve road efficiency within the community. The...

Housing puzzle piece welcomed

The peak body for Queensland councils has welcomed a critical piece of the puzzle to address housing supply challenges in local communities across the...

Queensland local government sector mourns Rocky stalwart

Queensland’s local government sector is mourning the passing of four-term Rockhampton Regional Councillor and former Deputy Mayor, Neil Fisher. Local Government Association of Queensland...

Sixteen councils for AI trial

Sixteen NSW councils will trial technologies to speed up development assessment timeframes, as part of the NSW Government’s $5.6 million investment into introduce artificial...