Peter Scott’s final gavel echoes across Cook Shire
After two decades of dedicated service in local government, Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott presided over his last Council meeting on Tuesday, 12 March...
Naming deadly heatwaves
With parts of Australia reeling from record-breaking heat, the Climate Council is calling for heatwaves to be named, similar to how we name tropical...
Mayors go back to school for the day
The mayors from shires in South Western New South Wales went back to school for a day last month.
The visit was part of...
New rubber trial for Sunshine Coast roads
Off-the-road (OTR) tyres are tough and built for demanding conditions, and Sunshine Coast Council is harnessing their performance qualities by using crumb rubber from...
Multicultural focus on the Northern Beaches
Northern Beaches Council is seeking input from the community on how they can ensure the LGA is a place where everyone feels included and...
Major boost from Mayoral ball
The 2023 Mayoral Ball has delivered a major boost to education in the Balonne Shire with a donation of $50,635 to the Balonne Country...
Facing the challenges with support
Central Coast Council, and its staff, have faced challenges over the years, dealing with the merger of two Councils, a financial crisis and the...
Taking a unique look at climate change
A Sydney-based neurodivergent artist has collaborated with people with disabilities to creatively respond to their shared concerns about climate change and the environment.
Guy Fredericks...
New CEO for West Arnhem Regional Council
West Arnhem Regional Council is pleased to announce Andrew Walsh as their incoming Chief Executive Officer.
With a notable career across multiple levels and sectors,...
Top honour
Parkes Shire Councillor Ken Keith’s commitment to the Parkes Shire community has been recognised with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Local Government...
LGANT farewells chief
The Local Government Association of the Northern Territory has bid farewell to its CEO Sean Holden after four years at the helm.
“I remain...
Clean Up Australia
City of Canterbury Bankstown has teamed up with the Bulldogs to tackle litter and encourage residents to join Australia’s biggest clean-up campaign.
More than 70...
New mayor for Golden Plains
Golden Plains Shire Councillors have elected their leader for 2024-2025, with Cr Sarah Hayden to serve as Mayor for the first year of the...
