Education
Education advocacy pays off for Carpentaria Shire Council
The Queensland Government has confirmed the transfer of the former Normanton TAFE site to the Gulf Christian College, following the long-term advocacy efforts of Carpentaria...
Logan council and Griffith University pitch major stadium plan
Logan City Council and Griffith University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a plan to build a major baseball and softball...
City of Casey signs new MoU with Federation University
City of Casey Council says education, employment and economic growth will be at the centre of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with...
Blacktown council leaders lend an ear to local students
Young Blacktown students have outlined their vision for a better community to Council leaders as part of the Blacktown City Council Youth Forum.
More than 90...
New culturally-tailored dementia education kit available for councils
A new suite of culturally-tailored educational resources from La Trobe University has been designed to increase understanding of modifiable risk factors for dementia in...
Parramatta libraries embrace little AI helpers
Three local Parramatta libraries have become the first in Australia to adopt new forms of artificial intelligence (AI), hosting AI Tutor Robots to teach...
Airbnb: Sydney’s housing crisis needs more homes, not symbolic night caps
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By Michael Crosby, Head of Public Policy Australia and New Zealand, Airbnb
The recent City of Sydney Council decision to investigate a...
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator launches podcast
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is revving up a new way to support and connect with Australia’s heavy vehicle industry, with a new...
Road safety funding grants on offer for SA councils
South Australian councils are being invited to apply for road safety initiative funding with the opening of the State Government's new THINK! Road Safety...
City of Melville Libraries set to embrace the bizarre
The City of Melville Council Libraries team is putting kids in the driver’s seat through a free, family-friendly event designed by kids - for...
Wellbeing-focused public policy the key to thriving communities
By SGS Economics and Planning Senior Associate, Michelle Tjondro.
A tale of two nations is playing out in the wellbeing of city-dwelling Australians compared to...
Beyond Recycling: How councils can lead Queensland’s circular economy
By Mark Hammel, Acting Mayor and Chair of Planning & Environment, City of Gold Coast Council
Across Queensland, local governments are facing a shared challenge:...
Camden Council calls for greater action on education infrastructure
Camden Council has welcomed the NSW Government’s move to fast-track new schools in Western Sydney, but says more must be done to keep up...
Barossa council takes a step ahead for fire awareness
A new The Barossa Council-led initiative is encouraging the local community to be proactive by preparing properties early for the fire danger season ahead.
Council’s...
New battery recycling program sparked for Maitland schools
Maitland City Council is calling on local primary and secondary schools to enrol in a new household battery recycling program following a successful trial...
