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Infrastructure

Brimbank council welcomes release of Sunshine Superhub designs

25/02/2026

News

Tasmanian Govt pledges $10 for new Launceston convention centre

Environment

NSW Country Mayors say state drought plan falls short of farmer needs

Environment

Regional NSW leading the solar charge

Environment

Newcastle Council calls for urgent assistance after report reveals shocking landslip verdict

NEWS

Next stage of Longreach water security project begins

26/02/2026

The Queensland Government has announced stage two of digital water meter upgrades and the replacement of around 3.5km of ageing water mains is about to commence under the $18.6 million Longreach Water Security...

City of Kingston awards contract for $1.93m road upgrade

26/02/2026

West Tamar Council voices opposition to sewage plant deferral

25/02/2026

City of Adelaide closes lake due to E. Coli levels

25/02/2026

Port Stephens to host 2026 Koori Knockout

25/02/2026

SENIOR APPOINTMENTS

ACT NEWS

RAMJO appoints specialist consultant to Basin review

24/02/2026

The Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) has appointed Claire Miller Consulting to provide research and submission support as RAMJO prepares its response to...

News

New CEO for Wangaratta council

23/02/2026

The Rural City of Wangaratta Council has announced the appointment of Matt Nelson as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing on 13 April. Mr Nelson...

News

New manager lands at Armidale Regional Airport

21/02/2026

Experienced aviation operator, Peter Friel, has commenced work as the new manager at Armidale Regional Airport. “We are excited to welcome Peter to the airport,...

Sustainability

Environment

Next stage of Longreach water security project begins

West Tamar Council voices opposition to sewage plant deferral

Moyne Shire pumped for new outdoor youth space

Fleet

Environment

New EV charging stations secured for Denmark

A new five-year agreement to significantly expand the Shire of Denmark Council's electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure has been endorsed with specialist provider, eLumina. Under...

Heavy Vehicle Regulator releases new safety master code

Community asked to identify Alpine Shire EV charger locations

FWC decisions show why Govt Depts should go beyond tick-and-flick training

Education

Protecting your council from copyright risk in the digital age

Cleaning Services

ISSA expo to drive cleaner, safer, more sustainable communities

UPCOMING EVENTS

Security

CCTV

$250,000 for Moreton Bay CCTV infrastructure

The Queensland Government has confirmed it will provide $250,000 in CCTV infrastructure and licence plate recognition technology for the City of Moreton Bay local...

EPLGA calls for digital shark detection trial

Shellharbour expands Enhanced No Parking Zone schools program

Infrastructure

Environment

Next stage of Longreach water security project begins

City of Kingston awards contract for $1.93m road upgrade

West Tamar Council voices opposition to sewage plant deferral

Technology

Environment

New EV charging stations secured for Denmark

Environment

New transport strategy walked out for Hobsons Bay

CCTV

$250,000 for Moreton Bay CCTV infrastructure

HEALTH

Health

City of Adelaide closes lake due to E. Coli levels

City of Adelaide Council has announced the temporary closure of Torrens Lake for public health and safety reasons due to the detection of high...

Bushfire-hit Murrindindi left high and dry by Victorian Government mental health funding model

Camden calls for fair share of hospital funding

Hepburn Shire partners for reusable products program

Sacked Albury surgeon named Citizen of the Year

Procurement

Contracts

City of Kingston awards contract for $1.93m road upgrade

City of Kingston Council has awarded a contract for a $1.93 million major road reconstruction and drainage upgrade of Beilby Street in Moorabbin. Beilby Street...

Brimbank council welcomes release of Sunshine Superhub designs

Frankston launches fast-track pathway for major development

New milestone for Cairns water project

Toowoomba council eyes aviation growth with release of RFO

Human Resources

Conferences/Events/Expos

City of Newcastle to host international talent-spotting event

Skilled migrants, refugees and international students are set to connect with potential employers next month at the Newcastle region’s first International Careers Day. The initiative...

New apprenticeship claims system launched

$6 million to create 300 new Queensland council jobs

Baw Baw council acting CEO contract extended

52 positions axed in Shoalhaven council restructure

EDUCATION

Education

CONFERENCES

Conferences/Events/Expos

TRAINING

News

AWARDS

Awards & Recognition

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