The establishment of the advisory council follows a series of reforms by the NSW government.
Sweeping rental reforms proposed for Victoria
The Victorian government is introducing a raft of reforms to better protect tenants’ rights.
Local disaster response lacks capability
Despite Australia’s dependence on local government to respond to disasters, it often lacks the resources and skills to do so – says new report.
New body to advise governments on pandemics
A centre for disease control is to be established in reaction to Covid inquiry.
NSW teachers’ union delighted with deal
Teachers in NSW have accepted an agreement from government that grants them pay increases and improved conditions.
Ministerial newbie lands local government
Former mayor Kerry Vincent joins Tasmanian cabinet.
NSW prepares to legalise e-scooters
In readiness, the government is developing a safety framework for the controversial machines.
WA’s population growth presents challenges for councils, says peak
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the state reached the three-million mark last week.
Smart cities: connecting citizens to services
The connected commute that graph technology enables is emblematic of the direction that city life is headed, writes Peter Philipp.
Multimillion-dollar boost for local roads
SA councils receive more than $20m in federal funding to improve the state’s roads.