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Uralla Shire Council has welcomed new Chief Financial Officer, Ernest Mhande and appointed Ria Guha as Corporate Accountant, in a move that's set to...

News

Hobart’s 57th Lord Mayor ready for his close-up

10/11/2026

Hobart has officially welcomed the city's 57th Lord Mayor, with veteran former journalist, Charles Wooley, formally sworn in at a ceremony this week. The 78-year-old...

News

City of Albany councillor appointed GSDC chair

09/11/2026

City of Albany Councillor, Rebecca Stephens, has been appointed the new chair of Western Australia's Great Southern Development Commission (GSDC). WA Regional Development Minister, Stephen...

Sustainability

Infrastructure

Riverina Water opens new $3 million depot

Riverina Water has officially opened its new $3 million depot at The Rock, which serves as Riverina Water's base for customers in the south...

Council concerned by ‘unsuitable’ data centre plan for South Morang

Latrobe council recycles rubbish bin guide

Fleet

Parramatta to trial smart tech solution for potholes

City of Parramatta Council has announced it will trial smart camera technology to target road defects. Council’s street sweeper will be used as it travels...

Council calls for Benalla Station redevelopment clarity

Redland council champions Metro expansion to Capalaba

Conferences/Events/Expos

Get the dirt on how to maximise council value

Stop asking staff to document work they could just show you

UPCOMING EVENTS

Security

Cyber Security & Software

AISA: AI no substitute for getting cyber security basics right

The Australian Information Security Association (AISA) has warned Australian organisations against rushing to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) cyber defences without first addressing fundamental...

Central Darling Shire to install CCTV at landfill sites

Sutherland Shire strengthens privacy measures for smart glasses and wearable devices

Infrastructure

Riverina Water opens new $3 million depot

Riverina Water has officially opened its new $3 million depot at The Rock, which serves as Riverina Water's base for customers in the south...

Iconic Newcastle Museum mural to be restored

Council concerned by ‘unsuitable’ data centre plan for South Morang

Technology

Fleet

Parramatta to trial smart tech solution for potholes

News

New Randwick council SMS service solves confusion of bin night

The hidden cost of doing nothing: building the connected council of the future

HEALTH

Education

SunSmart shines on Casey kindergartens

City of Casey Council and Cancer Council Victoria have celebrated their longstanding partnership to supporting SunSmart kindergartens across the local government area. All Council-managed kindergartens...