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Balonne Shire Council has announced the appointment of former Queensland Department of Primary Industries' Deputy Director-General of Fisheries and Forestry Queensland, Pauline Jacob, as...

News

City of Busselton reappoints bush fire chief

14/10/2026

The City of Busselton has announced the reappointment of Allan Guthrie OAM as Chief Bush Fire Control Officer. Mr Guthrie has served as Chief Bush...

News

Shire of Leonora major projects manager to chair Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission

08/10/2026

WA Regional Development Minister, Stephen Dawson, has announced the appointment of Shire of Leonora Council Manager of Major Projects and Advocacy, Kate Mills, as...

Sustainability

Environment

Disaster Recovery Assistance activated for storm-hit Central Australia

The Federal and Northern Territory Governments have activated disaster recovery assistance to support households, primary producers, non-profit organisations and recovery operations in Central Australia...

Logan council dives into flood report improvements

Hinchinbrook council delivers million-dollar sustainability upgrades

Fleet

Council calls for Benalla Station redevelopment clarity

Benalla Rural City Council is calling on ARTC and Inland Rail to address community concerns regarding accessibility, connectivity and amenity at the redeveloped Benalla...

Redland council champions Metro expansion to Capalaba

NSW Government releases transport blueprint for Illawarra Shoalhaven

AI readiness for councils is held back by fragmented information

Health

What’s next in cleaning and hygiene for Public Sector

UPCOMING EVENTS

Security

News

Sutherland Shire strengthens privacy measures for smart glasses and wearable devices

Sutherland Shire Council has unanimously endorsed new measures to strengthen privacy, safety and child protection across a range of Council facilities. The decision was made...

Griffith Regional Airport targeted by vandals and thieves

$250,000 security boost for City of Moreton Bay

Infrastructure

Environment

Hinchinbrook council delivers million-dollar sustainability upgrades

Hinchinbrook Shire Council has completed a $1 million project to improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, and enhance environmental and biosecurity outcomes across the...

Moyne Shire welcomes $40,000 for indoor aquatic centre feasibility study

Murrindindi council fires up replacement plan for local bridge

Technology

Education

Logan council dives into flood report improvements

News

Sutherland Shire strengthens privacy measures for smart glasses and wearable devices

Conferences/Events/Expos

Casey to host Australian Smart Communities Summit

HEALTH

Conferences/Events/Expos

Camden Mayor takes plunge for Mental Health Month

Camden Council Mayor, Vince Ferreri, has taken the plunge - literally - to help encourage local residents to prioritise their mental health and connect...

Georges River community raises over $26,000 for dementia support

Deniliquin Medical Centre EOI process moves to negotiation

Free mosquito repellent program expands to Perth councils

DA submitted for next stage of $30m Kingston health centre

Procurement

Education

Planning underway for new Huonville early childhood centre

The Tasmanian Government has confirmed construction planning is officially underway for the new Huonville Early Childhood Education and Care Centre. The purpose-built centre will be...