Gladstone regional council mayor Matt Burnett has been appointed president of the Australian Local Government Association.
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Innovation needed to drive public transport usage
A new report from PTAANZ examines how the sector can move beyond the post-Covid phase.
Data key to improving water quality in remote communities
Water quality issues are long-term, persistent and, in some cases, getting worse.
Ruddock bows out of public office
Former Coalition cabinet minister Philip Ruddock has been mayor of Hornsby Shire in NSW since 2017.
Feedback sought on proposed overhaul of NSW councillor code
The NSW government wants a major rewrite of the councillor Code of Conduct.
Queensland goes cap-in-hand for funding to support planned Metro expansion
The Queensland government has unveiled plans for the expansion of the Brisbane Metro public transport system.
Report warns outer Melbourne Councils face rising financial pressure
LGAs in Melbourne’s outer suburbs will face rising costs to meet the needs of growing communities, a report warns.
Aviation industry overhaul includes more support for regional airports
Funding for regional airports will be expanded as part of the government’s plan to overhaul aviation.
Qld councils welcome appointment of cross border commissioner
LGAQ has welcomed the appointment of a Cross-Border Commissioner after long advocacy.
WA councils can approve longer caravan stays to solve housing shortages
WA councils will be able to approve applications to live in caravans for up to two years.