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The NSW Electoral Commission has this afternoon declared the result of the City of Newcastle by-election held on 18 April, with Gavin Morris confirmed...

News

LGA South Australia appoints new CEO

04/05/2026

LGA South Australia has announced the appointment of experienced and respected local government leader, Victoria MacKirdy, as its new Chief Executive Officer. As CEO at...

News

Former diplomat appointed City of Moreton Bay economic development chief

29/04/2026

A former diplomat with more than 25 years of international experience has been appointed as City of Moreton Bay Council’s new Chief Economic Development...

Sustainability

Environment

Greening our City funding expanded to NSW Central Coast

The NSW Government has announced $600,000 in funding to help transform the streets, parks, and public spaces of Ettalong, Umina and Woy Woy into...

Lake Mac council and students leap to support frog habitat

City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder extends Waterwise endorsement

Fleet

Glenorchy Council backs Greater Hobart Rapid Bus Network journey

Glenorchy City Council has noted the Tasmanian Government’s Greater Hobart Rapid Bus Network strategic business case andcommitted to further engagement with the relevant government...

Victorian councils call for halt to costly glass recycling bin rollout

City of Casey gets on board with community transport boost

NSW councils accelerate digital transformation with OneCouncil

Don’t choose complication: What local government ERP upgrades are getting wrong

Assets

Asset management: 5 moves the most successful councils make

UPCOMING EVENTS

Security

News

Nelson Bay ‘Nellies’ light up for women’s safety

New interactive streetscape installations in Nelson Bay are lighting up to help improve safety for women and girls through art, data and community insight. The...

Alpine Shire seeks views on draft surveillance technology policy

Redland council issues phone phishing warning

Infrastructure

Work ramps up for improved Lake Mac boating access

Lake Macquarie Council has announced work is underway on a $2 million transformation to Blacksmiths boat ramp – one of the most popular gateways...

Funding secured for key North Griffith intersection upgrade

Londonderry Park revitalised and ready for play

Technology

Digital Transformation

Warrumbungle council connects communities with new online directory

Infrastructure

Latrobe council appoints drone centre delivery partner

News

City of Moreton Bay selected for major Tokyo government innovation challenge

HEALTH

Environment

Cressbrook Dam closed due to elevated bacteria

Toowoomba Regional Council has suspended all water-based recreational activities at Cressbrook Dam until further notice following the detection of elevated levels of Enterococci bacteria. Council portfolio spokesperson...

Wollongong draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan on exhibition

Glen Innes council backs illegal tobacco, vapes crackdown

WA Govt funding for council public health plans

Study links ‘walkable’ towns to better health outcomes

Procurement

Finance

Billion-dollar budget drafted for Blacktown

Blacktown City Council has released its draft 2026/27 Operational Plan and Budget, outlining $1.011 billion in planned investment to deliver essential services, major infrastructure...