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Liverpool City Council has formally inducted Councillor, Zeli Munjiza, marking the beginning of her service as an elected representative for South Ward. Mayor, Ned Mannoun,...

News

New Lord Mayor of Newcastle declared

05/05/2026

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...

Sustainability

Environment

Invasive fire ants continue march into Brisbane park

The discovery of fire ants in inner Brisbane has raised concerns about ongoing efforts to eradicate the dangerous invasive species in the countdown to...

New waterways authority floated for Sunshine Coast

Lake Macquarie foreshore rehabilitation partnership makes a point

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

Works begin to transform Inner West park building into footy clubhouse

The NSW Government has confirmed the start of works to transform a long-vacant building in Callan Park in Sydney's Inner West into a new...

Gladstone council takes Collective approach to accommodation shortages

Alexandrina Council honours local heritage efforts

Technology

News

Digitisation project reveals hidden details of Newcastle’s late 1800s

Infrastructure

Redland council trials ‘ice-pigging’ to clear pipes

Digital Transformation

Warrumbungle council connects communities with new online directory

HEALTH

Health

Queensland councillor buzzed for million-dollar cancer fundraiser

Far North Queensland mum and Mareeba Shire Councillor, Amy Braes, is proudly wearing a new buzzed look after shaving her head to launch a...

Cressbrook Dam closed due to elevated bacteria

Wollongong draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan on exhibition

Glen Innes council backs illegal tobacco, vapes crackdown

WA Govt funding for council public health plans

Procurement

Infrastructure

Somerset sports precinct works kick off

After years of planning, work has begun to transform Langley Park in Somerset into a modern, inclusive home for community sport. Construction commenced mid-April on...