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  • Empowering Queensland councils

    Empowering Queensland councils

    The Queensland Government is delivering a major step towards empowering Queensland’s councils, and enacting the Equal Partners agreement, announcing local government reforms at the recent…

  • New council confirmed for Central Darling

    New council confirmed for Central Darling

    The people of Central Darling Shire have their first Council in 12 years, with the NSW Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig confirming the three…

  • New council confirmed for Central Darling

    New council confirmed for Central Darling

    The people of Central Darling Shire have their first Council in 12 years, with the NSW Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig confirming the three…

  • Future and past meet in main street project

    Future and past meet in main street project

    A transformative project is taking shape in the heart of Westbury, where heritage meets progress in the Meander Council area. The streetscape refresh along Meander…

  • New citizens for Roper Gulf

    New citizens for Roper Gulf

    Roper Gulf Regional Council proudly welcomed two new Australian citizens during a special Citizenship Ceremony held in Mataranka on Tuesday, 4 November 2025. The ceremony,…

  • From Spreadsheets to Strategy: How Councils Are Turning Compliance into Impact

    From Spreadsheets to Strategy: How Councils Are Turning Compliance into Impact

    Across Australia, council teams are being asked to do more with less. With increasing governance requirements and growing community expectations, even the most capable councils…

  • Big numbers for Waste Expo

    Big numbers for Waste Expo

    This year’s Waste Expo Australia saw more than 4,000 attendees through the doors over two days at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, with an…

  • Skills in Motion a wheelie great success

    Skills in Motion a wheelie great success

    More than 100 enthusiastic riders came together to celebrate WA Bike Month at the Murray Rides: Skills in Motion event, held in Dwellingup during the…

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  • First female mayor for Cassowary Coast

    First female mayor for Cassowary Coast

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council has welcomed the region’s first female Mayor Teresa Millwood following the Queensland Local Government elections late last month. The council has…

  • Pilings adding foundations for Lake Pontoon

    Pilings adding foundations for Lake Pontoon

    Piling works for the Lake Boga Floating Pontoon has began in mid March, marking a significant milestone in the renovation project. Swan Hill Council Director…

  • Pennisi is out

    Pennisi is out

    Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi was not returned following the 2024 Local Government Election but was full of gratitude and thanks following his election loss…

  • Having a ball quite the tradition at the Hill

    Having a ball quite the tradition at the Hill

    Nominations are now open for young ladies looking to make their debut at this year’s Broken Hill Civic Ball. The Civic Ball is one of…

  • Community safety a priority

    Community safety a priority

    Town of Claremont’s Community Safety Officers play a valuable role in the community and help to provide a safe environment for all residents and visitors…

  • Centre a boon for tourism

    Centre a boon for tourism

    Lachlan Shire Council has a new and improved Freight Logistics and Visitors Information Centre, located in the “Utes in the Paddock” precinct Condobolin. Opened in…

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  • Sustainable stormwater trial to transform area

    Sustainable stormwater trial to transform area

    A once plain and challenging stormwater basin in Bundaberg will be brought to life with thousands of native plants, turning it into a cleaner, greener…

  • Shelter art surprises and delights

    Shelter art surprises and delights

    Shellharbour City Council’s Art in Unexpected Places program continues to surprise and delight, with the latest installation featuring the vibrant, layered works of South Coast…

  • Empowering Queensland councils

    Empowering Queensland councils

    The Queensland Government is delivering a major step towards empowering Queensland’s councils, and enacting the Equal Partners agreement, announcing local government reforms at the recent…

  • New council confirmed for Central Darling

    New council confirmed for Central Darling

    The people of Central Darling Shire have their first Council in 12 years, with the NSW Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig confirming the three…

  • Future and past meet in main street project

    Future and past meet in main street project

    A transformative project is taking shape in the heart of Westbury, where heritage meets progress in the Meander Council area. The streetscape refresh along Meander…

  • New citizens for Roper Gulf

    New citizens for Roper Gulf

    Roper Gulf Regional Council proudly welcomed two new Australian citizens during a special Citizenship Ceremony held in Mataranka on Tuesday, 4 November 2025. The ceremony,…

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