Ministers welcome inquiry
The long overdue parliamentary inquiry into local government sustainability is good news for the sector, its workers and the communities who rely on this...
Queensland housing relief program expanded
Queensland’s Immediate Housing Relief for Families program has been expanded to include anyone at risk of homelessness.
Housing and Local Government Minister Meaghan Scanlon said...
Nostalgia tourism is under-appreciated
Tourism is so important to many regional communities. In this context, nostalgia tourism has long been an economic driver in Europe, and now it’s...
Locals employed for Hervey Bay project
Eight local companies have secured sub-contracts valued at about $12.2 million for goods and services needed during the construction of a new Hervey Bay...
Kingshott named new chairman
The Victorian Government has announced Steven Kingshott as the new Chairperson of the Victorian Local Government Grants Commission (VLGGC).
Mr Kingshott has extensive experience across...
The largest public works conference in Australasia set to thrive in Melbourne
The 2024 International Public Works Conference will be held from 29 April - 3 May in the bustling city of Melbourne.
IPWEA Australasia,...
Maitland has monopoly on fun
Maitland City Council has released a Maitland themed edition of Monopoly, featuring iconic landmarks and locations from across the Local Government Area.
Players will buy,...
Group seeks to educate community
Community education, advocacy and collaboration with community and government organisations is the way to improve road safety outcomes according to the Safer Australian Roads...
Councils urged to apply for scheme
With 40 per cent of councils struggling to secure qualified urban and town planners, the Australian Local Government Association has welcomed the opening of...
Marshall hands in his badge
Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall will draw his 20-year career in public office to a close next month, announcing he would be stepping...
Work begins on digital transformation at Redlands
The way customers interact with their council will be transformed with the rollout of an extensive, multi-year digital initiative by Redland City Council.
The overhaul...
Disaster ready funding shortfall
The Federal Government’s Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) is heavily oversubscribed and needs to be increased by at least $250 million per year to better...
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New role for Luke Connell
Luke Connell is the new Director of Planning and Development at Baw Baw Shire Council.
Over nearly 20 years, Luke has built a strong career...
