Local councils who adopt the Australian Nation brand can use it to promote their regions, products and services domestically and overseas, Austrade says.
Category: Local
New entity to take Brand Gold Coast to the world
City of Gold Coast wants its brand to represent more than tourism, theme parks and meter maids.
Former mayors recognised in King’s Birthday honours
Former Bendigo Mayor Margaret O’Rourke has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the community.
New appointment to Moira Shire administrator panel
Administrators will remain at Moira Shire Council until the October 2028 local government elections.
Council ordered to pay back $36m state grant
A Sydney council must pay back a $36 million state grant after failing to deliver on plans to build a park, the government says.
Qld councils celebrate ban on carbon capture in Great Artesian Basin
Queensland councils are celebrating following the state government’s ban on carbon capture and storage in the Great Artesian Basin.
ICAC hears of huge profits amid dodgy goings-on at council works unit
A deal to supply workers to a council made a $4.5m profit for a company owned by a contractor, ICAC heard.
Brisbane Metro takes out gong at local government awards
Council initiatives ranging from the Brisbane Metro to wild dog fencing have been recognised at the Local Government Managers Awards.
Council finds new use for coffee in concrete footpaths
A Victorian council is trialling the use of coffee grounds in concrete footpaths as a replacement for sand.
Plug pulled on state’s first e-scooter, e-bike trial
Beam Mobility is pulling the plug on NSW’s first council-run micromobility trial in Lake Macquarie.