LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOCUS

Waste Expo Australia

The Waste Expo Australia will be opening its doors in October to over 3,000 attendees, including representatives from waste services, landfill, government, consultancy and...

Access the free R U OK? Guide for Local Councils

R U OK? has developed a free quick guide to help local government build a greater sense of connection across the community and amongst...

Growing Regions Round Two opening

As Minister Catherine King said on 25 June at the ALGA conference, Growing Regions round two will be open shortly. Many councils may consider...

Sutherland honour favourite footballing son

The remarkable career of one of Australia’s most celebrated football figures, Graham Arnold, was recognised by Sutherland Shire Council earlier this month with Canberra...

Tough job for the mayor

Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council Mayor Cr Charlie Sheahan made some tough decisions after being asked to judge the children’s NAIDOC Week colouring competition. The competition saw...

Vibrant urban landscape plans progress

The Town of Cambridge has progressed in developing its Precinct Structure Plan for the Floreat Activity Centre, to transform the Precinct into a vibrant...

Community spirit alive in Penrith

The Penrith community came together on Friday 21 June for a night filled with community spirit, spectacular entertainment, and heartwarming true stories raising $67,000...

New Governor General addresses 30th assembly

A record number of local government leaders attended the historic 30th National General Assembly in Canberra from 2-4 July. Around 1200 mayors, shire presidents and...

Philippines delegation for Sydney

The role of local government in creating sustainable and smart cities was the focus of a visit by a delegation from the Philippines in...

Geelong mayor heads to South Korea

Greater Geelong Mayor Trent Sullivan is set to visit Changwon, South Korea, in a significant step to advance agreements under a Memorandum of Understanding...

Cockburn program takes top award

A City of Cockburn men’s health program that helps its participants make friends, get active and improve their health while playing the sport they...

New system for Subiaco

The City of Subiaco has moved to a new and what they consider more efficient Software-as-a-Service enabled platform as part of the first phase...