NSW has provided funding for an extra 1,300 apprentices and trainees across the local government sector.
Council takes on NSW government in court
Liverpool Council is taking legal action to stop a public inquiry into allegations of maladministration and possible corruption.
Stolen council data appears on dark web
Data stolen from a South Australian council has appeared on the dark web.
Human Rights Commission criticises councils’ inaction on racism
Local government been criticised for not doing enough to combat racism in a new report from the Human Rights Commission.
Victoria invests in public libraries
Victoria has announced library upgrades across the state with 19 projects to receive a share of $2.2 million in funding.
Minister orders public inquiry into dysfunctional NSW council
Liverpool City Council will be the subject of a public inquiry to investigate serious concerns about widespread dysfunction.
Councils pilot bag-in-a-bin soft plastics recycling
Councils are piloting kerbside soft plastics collection as part of a national scheme developed by the food and grocery industry.
Councils to be ranked on housing league table
The NSW government will rank councils on a league table showing how they are progressing on housing targets.
Municipal monitor appointed at Colac Otway Shire
A municipal monitor has been appointed to Colac Otway Shire Council following governance and councillor conduct concerns.
Councils call for two years to implement new Aged Care Act
Local councils have called for a two year transition plan to implement the new Aged Care Act, to give them time to adapt their services.