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Australia needs a national plan for the growth of cities and regions overseen by a minister, national chief planner and a new COAG council, parliamentary committee says.

Partnerships with local governments and an overhaul of funding are among 12 ways parties can deliver for local communities, according to a new campaign. 

Australia could be on track to adopt a user-pays system for roads, with senior bureaucrats and economists saying momentum for reform is ‘beyond doubt.’

There are calls for reform of a legal loophole that sees council staff affected by bullying denied access to the Fair Work Commission.

Councils can make a powerful play for international investment if they combine knowledge of their area with an understanding of investors’ needs and wants, says former trade commissioner.

As authorities confront an increasingly localised terror threat a security expert calls for greater council involvement in Australia’s counter-terrorism planning.

Australia’s incessant leadership coups are profoundly impacting the country’s ability to tackle its long-term challenges, experts say.

Financial constraints and rising expectations are impacting the mental wellbeing of councils’ most senior managers, with the issue now set to be investigated in new research.

Councils seeking to make their beaches accessible to all residents, including those living with disability, shouldn’t let cost, maintenance or liability get in their way.

Experts say the Modern Slavery Act will significantly impact how governments and companies procure goods and services, so why aren’t more procurement managers ready?