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Awards & Recognition

Logan council heroes recognised for life-saving efforts

09/02/2026

Heritage

Surf’s up for new City of Busselton Saltwater arts centre

Infrastructure

City of Parramatta opens $6.1m new community hub

Infrastructure

Housing masterplans signed off for Penrith, Canterbury-Bankstown and Burwood LGAs

Environment

Murray River councils urge region to respond to basin plan discussion paper

NEWS

Logan council heroes recognised for life-saving efforts

09/02/2026

Two Logan City Council staff members have been recognised with the Australian Resuscitation Club Medal after they helped to save a man’s life last year after he went...

Surf’s up for new City of Busselton Saltwater arts centre

09/02/2026

City of Parramatta opens $6.1m new community hub

08/02/2026

Bendigo women’s cricket trailblazer immortalised in bronze

08/02/2026

Contractor appointed for Benalla gallery rebuild

07/02/2026

SENIOR APPOINTMENTS

Education

New Mildura youth council sworn in

05/02/2026

Mildura Rural City Council has welcomed its 2026 Youth Council at a special swearing-in ceremony at Council’s Deakin Avenue offices. Nine young people (pictured) were...

News

New Deputy Mayor elected for Liverpool City

04/02/2026

Peter Harle has been elected Deputy Mayor of Liverpool City Council following the resignation of Councillor of Dr Betty Green. Councillor Harle, who has previously...

News

Liverpool Deputy Mayor resigns for health reasons

01/02/2026

Liverpool City Council Deputy Mayor, Betty Green, has tendered her resignation, citing health reasons. Dr Green was elected a Councillor in 2021 and was elected...

Sustainability

Infrastructure

Water restrictions on the way for Binnaway

Level 1 water restrictions will come into effect from midnight on Tuesday 10 February for town water use in Binnaway and remain in place...

Murray River councils urge region to respond to basin plan discussion paper

ARRC Gold Coast appoints directors to guide circular economy precinct

Fleet

Heavy Vehicle Regulator releases new safety master code

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has today released the 2026 Master Code, a practical, industry-driven guide designed to support safer heavy vehicle operations...

Community asked to identify Alpine Shire EV charger locations

IPWEA Fleet Conference program confirmed

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

News

Shellharbour expands Enhanced No Parking Zone schools program

Shellharbour City Council is expanding its Enhanced No Parking Zone program at schools to help keep Bus Zones clear and safe during drop-off and...

Casey council school road safety guide enrolled

Hinchinbrook council issues phone scam warning

Infrastructure

Heritage

Surf’s up for new City of Busselton Saltwater arts centre

City of Busselton Council has announced the region's new arts, culture and events centre, Saltwater Busselton, will officially open on 9 May. Council says the...

City of Parramatta opens $6.1m new community hub

Housing masterplans signed off for Penrith, Canterbury-Bankstown and Burwood LGAs

Technology

News

City of Casey dials up new mobile signal map tool

News

Eyre Peninsula LGA calls for SA Govt partnership to fix mobile blackspots

Infrastructure

NSW Audit Office finds billion-dollar hole in council water infrastructure funding

HEALTH

Health

Camden calls for fair share of hospital funding

Camden Council is calling on the NSW Government to commit funding for Camden Hospital as part of upcoming State Budget decisions, after the Federal...

Hepburn Shire partners for reusable products program

Sacked Albury surgeon named Citizen of the Year

Environmental health win for Maribyrnong team

NSW Country Mayors back rural health plan

Procurement

News

Contractor appointed for Benalla gallery rebuild

Benalla Rural City Council has awarded the tender for the construction of the Benalla Art Gallery Stage 1 Redevelopment to Midson Construction (Vic) Pty...

Kingston council kicks off stormwater harvesting project

Coffs council vote to duplicate 40-year-old water main

Ipswich council to award tender for Nature Centre upgrade

Port Macquarie looks to keep top sporting carnivals in touch

Human Resources

Employment & Recruitment

$6 million to create 300 new Queensland council jobs

The Queensland Government has pledged $6 million to create 300 new local government jobs, and keep 100 apprentices on track for their careers. This major...

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