Open the door on closed meetings, says local government minister

Open the door on closed meetings, says local government minister

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NSW embarks on drug-checking trial

NSW embarks on drug-checking trial
Perth rail link a model of visionary design

Perth rail link a model of visionary design
Government to lock in funding terms for ABC/SBS

December 20, 2024

Government to lock in funding terms for ABC/SBS

Members appointed to new RBA boards

December 20, 2024

Members appointed to new RBA boards

LGNSW against briefing ban

December 18, 2024

LGNSW against briefing ban

APS employees express trust in agencies

December 16, 2024

APS employees express trust in agencies

NSW council demerger stopped in its tracks

December 16, 2024

NSW council demerger stopped in its tracks

Victoria’s longest-serving treasurer resigns

December 16, 2024

Victoria’s longest-serving treasurer resigns

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Digitally connecting remote Australia

Digitally connecting remote Australia
Urban planning policy will fall short without action

Urban planning policy will fall short without action
WA drivers travelling smart

WA drivers travelling smart
Commonwealth IT exposed

November 8, 2024

Commonwealth IT exposed

Online safety report up for scrutiny

November 8, 2024

Online safety report up for scrutiny

LGAQ teams with Granicus to boost digital engagement

October 21, 2024

LGAQ teams with Granicus to boost digital engagement

New digital ID platform a honeypot of data

October 17, 2024

New digital ID platform a honeypot of data

‘We must act’ social media summit hears

October 14, 2024

‘We must act’ social media summit hears

Push for social media ban continues

October 10, 2024

Push for social media ban continues

Investing in regional communities

Investing in regional communities
Government downsizes SBS move to Western Sydney

Government downsizes SBS move to Western Sydney
Parramatta bids for major rail hub

Parramatta bids for major rail hub
Increased autonomy for Qld public sector chief

December 2, 2024

Increased autonomy for Qld public sector chief

Council’s war on trolleys

December 2, 2024

Council’s war on trolleys

New electoral commissioner for NSW

December 2, 2024

New electoral commissioner for NSW

‘Significant skill gaps’ across the APS

November 28, 2024

‘Significant skill gaps’ across the APS

Vic Gov’s dire finances unsustainable

November 28, 2024

Vic Gov’s dire finances unsustainable

Townsville mayor suspended amid corruption probe

November 21, 2024

Townsville mayor suspended amid corruption probe

Funding reform needed to reduce road toll

Funding reform needed to reduce road toll
Brisbane Metro launch date revealed

Brisbane Metro launch date revealed
Brisbane Metro blowout the norm for megaprojects

Brisbane Metro blowout the norm for megaprojects
New fleet of electric ferries in the pipeline

September 26, 2024

New fleet of electric ferries in the pipeline

Vic Gov: women bus drivers wanted

September 18, 2024

Vic Gov: women bus drivers wanted

Queenslanders all aboard with 50-cent fares

September 11, 2024

Queenslanders all aboard with 50-cent fares

NSW bus taskforce report prioritises safety

September 2, 2024

NSW bus taskforce report prioritises safety

Queensland goes cap-in-hand for funding to support planned Metro expansion

August 28, 2024

Queensland goes cap-in-hand for funding to support p...

Report warns outer Melbourne Councils face rising financial pressure

August 28, 2024

Report warns outer Melbourne Councils face rising fi...

NSW acquires all-terrain ambos

NSW acquires all-terrain ambos
ACT tops emergency response rankings

ACT tops emergency response rankings
Committee established to probe ‘forever chemicals’ in environment, consumer goods

Committee established to probe ‘forever chemicals’ in environment, consumer goods
Aviation industry overhaul includes more support for regional airports

August 26, 2024

Aviation industry overhaul includes more support for...

WA councils can approve longer caravan stays to solve housing shortages

August 26, 2024

WA councils can approve longer caravan stays to solv...

Green light for world’s largest solar precinct in NT

August 22, 2024

Green light for world’s largest solar precinct in NT

New faces at key NSW state-owned corporations

August 22, 2024

New faces at key NSW state-owned corporations

Govt modelling shows temperatures set to rise across NSW

August 20, 2024

Govt modelling shows temperatures set to rise across...

Mark McGowan to chair Frontier Energy

August 19, 2024

Mark McGowan to chair Frontier Energy

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Reports urge fair share for local government

Reports urge fair share for local government
Tasmania’s planning policies block development

Tasmania’s planning policies block development
Digital disconnect between councils and communities

Digital disconnect between councils and communities
Liverpool mayor in mozzie spat with NSW government

November 26, 2024

Liverpool mayor in mozzie spat with NSW government

Councils condemn Minns’ planning bombshell

November 19, 2024

Councils condemn Minns’ planning bombshell

Qld councils receive funding to boost recycling

November 19, 2024

Qld councils receive funding to boost recycling

Lake Macquarie voted best council in NSW

November 18, 2024

Lake Macquarie voted best council in NSW

Tackle inequality to lift Aussies’ wellbeing

November 14, 2024

Tackle inequality to lift Aussies’ wellbeing

LGANT elects new board

November 14, 2024

LGANT elects new board

New wind farms operational in Victoria

New wind farms operational in Victoria
NSW construction watchdog chief underlines agenda

NSW construction watchdog chief underlines agenda
Vic Gov campaign targets e-scooter hoons

Vic Gov campaign targets e-scooter hoons
NSW premier bats away corruption claims

December 5, 2024

NSW premier bats away corruption claims

NT installs largest housing grants program

November 28, 2024

NT installs largest housing grants program

Sydney suburbs rezoned to tackle housing shortfall

November 26, 2024

Sydney suburbs rezoned to tackle housing shortfall

NSW ups vape penalties

November 21, 2024

NSW ups vape penalties

Major infrastructure spend for Alice Springs

November 19, 2024

Major infrastructure spend for Alice Springs

NSW Police best paid force in country

November 15, 2024

NSW Police best paid force in country

Lack of confidence in federal government, says study

Lack of confidence in federal government, says study
Bill to create independent whistleblower authority

Bill to create independent whistleblower authority
‘Big tech on notice’

‘Big tech on notice’
Trust in public services stable

November 21, 2024

Trust in public services stable

Anti-slavery commissioner announced

November 11, 2024

Anti-slavery commissioner announced

Call for national cabinet seat for local government

November 4, 2024

Call for national cabinet seat for local government

Local disaster response lacks capability

November 4, 2024

Local disaster response lacks capability

New body to advise governments on pandemics

October 31, 2024

New body to advise governments on pandemics

Nuclear discussions begin in Canberra

October 28, 2024

Nuclear discussions begin in Canberra

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Contributors

Dean Lacheca

As the new year approaches, governments should be developing investment plans and setting priorities, writes Dean Lacheca.

Jonathan Beeby

Outdated processes leave government departments vulnerable to financial misconduct, fraud, and inefficiencies, writes Jonathan Beeby.

Aaron Likely

As the new year unfolds, Australian local governments will face a complex mix of challenges and opportunities, writes Aaron Likely.

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