Category: Events & conferences

The coalition says federal assistance grants should be tailored to the needs of individual councils.

In her first public speech, Governor General Sam Mostyn has pledged to listen to local government.

A new report has found eight per cent of council-owned assets are in need of love – and money.

The federal government is expecting record attendance from councils at the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG).

Conference curator Stu Speirs provides an overview of the key themes of this year’s Place Branding Australia conference.

Rather than thinking about place brand, place makers should focus on place experience, according to a leading brand consultant.

Place branding isn’t always welcomed by all. Place Branding Australia heard how a contemporary arts festival won over a recalcitrant community.

The Canberra Story is being used to foster a sense of belonging, attract talent and tourists, boost the economy and take the national capital to the world.

Local councils who adopt the Australian Nation brand can use it to promote their regions, products and services domestically and overseas, Austrade says.

The boss of Placemaking NSW will talk about revinventing infrastructure from a bygone era at the Place Branding Australia Conference.