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Murrumbidgee Council has announced the appointment of two experienced local government professionals to its executive leadership team, with Steven Parisotto named Director of Planning...

News

New GM for Mid-Western Regional Council

13/07/2026

Mid-Western Regional Council has announced the appointment of David Neeves as the organisation's new General Manager. Mayor, Des Kennedy said Mr Neeves has demonstrated extensive...

News

Shire of Trayning President joins WA Wheatbelt Development Commission board

06/07/2026

Shire of Trayning President, Melanie Brown, has been appointed as a Local Government Representative for WA's Wheatbelt Development Commission Board. Ms Brown (pictured) was one...

Sustainability

Environment

Draft master plans revealed for former Hunter coal mine sites

The NSW and Federal Governments are working with Muswellbrook and Lake Macquarie councils on a plan to unlock more than 7,000 jobs as part...

Rous wins funding for Far North Coast weed control projects

City of Melville foreshore restoration work takes flight

Fleet

Environment

Five new bus routes rolled out for Western Sydney

Western Sydney communities are now connected by five new permanent bus routes launched this week, bringing the total number of new services installed by...

$12 billion investment to get Newcastle train manufacturing back on track

Brisbane buses gear up for Origin decider

From unhappy residents to a pond to be proud of: how Cumberland City Council and Parklink delivered a lasting solution

Digital Transformation

NSW councils accelerate digital transformation with OneCouncil

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

Security

Infrastructure

Port Macquarie council seeks green light for right hand turn ban

Port Macquarie Hastings Council will make a recommendation at this week’s council meeting for an interim ban on right-hand turns at a popular local...

Shire of Murray unveils new fire danger rating signs

$2 million night-time safety grant honours Central Coast murder victim

Infrastructure

Environment

Draft master plans revealed for former Hunter coal mine sites

The NSW and Federal Governments are working with Muswellbrook and Lake Macquarie councils on a plan to unlock more than 7,000 jobs as part...

Gold Coast housing boost ramps up

Communication board a sign of the inclusive playground times

Technology

News

City of Subiaco marks three years of digital transformation journey

News

City of Moreton Bay signals Australian-first AI traffic lights pilot

Environment

Five new EV chargers boost Lake Macquarie City network

HEALTH

Health

Edward River Council dissolves GP centre lease

Edward River Council has voted to dissolve the current lease arrangement for the Deniliquin Medical Centre with Ochre Health Pty Ltd ahead of its...

Warrumbungle health project wins big at LG Excellence Awards

Edward River Council backs rural healthcare with new advocacy push

Willoughby council supports Operation Art for sick kids

Greater Bendigo council launches vaping education video series

Procurement

Assets

Bundaberg council sells off former Burnett Shire chambers building

Bundaberg Regional Council has confirmed the sale of a building historically used as the Burnett Shire Council chamber, but says its new purpose will...