Emma Thomas has been appointed as the Interim CEO of the body tasked with delivering venues for the Brisbane Olympics.
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Former Sex Discrimination chief to chair sports commission
Former Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins has been appointed as the new Chair of the Australian Sports Commission.
SA Uni develops place making guide for councils
The university of South Australia has developed a guide to help local councils develop quality public spaces.
Planning policies and book bans: NSW councils clash with state
Councils have faced off with the NSW government over planning changes and library policy.
Parramatta Library takes out design award
Parramatta Library has taken out a prestigious award for library design.
Place Branding Australia set for Vivid return
Place branding can be a powerful tool for councils, and unpacking how to access it will be an underlying theme of this year’s Place Branding Australia conference.
Research suggests urban green spaces more beneficial than thought
Reserachers have found another good reason to build more parks.
Report finds failings all round in Victoria’s Commonwealth Games debacle
Victoria wasted almost $600 million on its bungled Commonwealth Games bid, the auditor has found.
Queensland says no to new Olympic stadium
The Queensland government says demolishing the Gabba and building a new Olympic stadium in Brisbane isn’t an option.
Maritime Museum IT contractor jailed
An IT contractor has been jailed for misusing his position at the National Maritime Museum for financial gain.