News
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New playspace in the works
Construction is underway in Trinity Drive Reserve, Cambridge Gardens, to upgrade the junior playspace and build a new mixed recreation space for the Penrith community…
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First Nations’ businesses celebrated
They were the first inventors, first scientists, first builders, first agriculturalists, first navigators and first healers – and Australia’s First Nations people are blazing new…
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New CEO for Dandenong
I would like to formally announce that Jacqui Weatherill has accepted the role of chief executive officer for Greater Dandenong City Council. Jacqui has been…
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Blacktown remembers
Domestic violence victims have been honored and remembered with a new memorial officially unveiled in Blacktown City by Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM and Deputy Mayor…
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Putting Manly back on the map
The pandemic dealt a big blow to local businesses on the Northern Beaches, but a new 10-day festival helped put Manly back on the map,…
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Critical issues discussed
The financial sustainability of councils and waste infrastructure were two of the critical issues impacting the community that were discussed as representatives from all three…
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Highway bypasses – friend or foe?
A former workmate from my transport and regional development days is Ed Cory. We recently discussed the Pacific Highway duplication, a project he administered for…
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Buildings fall
Two buildings sitting on the northern edge of Civic Park, at 204-206 Vincent Street, Cessnock, will be demolished in readiness for future considerations for the…
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Geografia introduces Movemapp
Movemapp is a map-based people movement tool for teams working in place and asset management, transport planning and economic development and was introduced by some…
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Landmark housing accord
Local governments have signed up to a landmark Housing Accord between the Commonwealth, state and territory governments, investors, and the residential development, building and construction…
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Preparing for the Unprecedented Flood
After a year of record floods, now is the time to share experiences and learn from others at the Floodplain Management Australia (FMA) National Conference…
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Bushtucker trail unveiled
The Shire of Murray in Western Australia has unveiled a unique bush-tucker trail in Cantwell Park, Pinjarra. The project was undertaken with the Peel Harvey…













