The amalgamation of three Sydney councils created a chaotic and poorly governed environment in which corruption was able to occur, ICAC says.
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Council employee took $70k in kickbacks: ICAC
A former senior council project manager received kickbacks of up to $70,000, ICAC heard.
ICAC to probe dodgy procurement at NSW council, TfNSW
The ICAC will probe the conduct of employees of TfNSW and a local council in Sydney’s inner west for alleged rorting of contracts and tenders.
Councils applaud lock out laws report
A report calling for Sydney’s lock out laws to be scrapped also wants an ‘overarching nightlife coordinator’.
Inner West Council dumps all fossil fuel funds
Sydney’s Inner West Council has transferred all its investments into non-fossil fuel funds.
Cities at the forefront of ‘climate emergency’
Australia’s councils have joined their counterparts around the world in taking a stand against federal climate inaction.
Merged councils ‘more efficient’ but problems linger
NSW’s amalgamated councils have become more efficient but problems remain, according to an audit.
Libraries evolving to meet digital demands
Libraries are undergoing a historic digital transformation to meet community demands, but are challenged by a funding shortfall.
Noticeboard: Melbourne City Council approves Southbank plan
Also this issue: Inner West Council welcomes $22.5m Parramatta Road projects; Freemantle Council progresses with major revamp of Kings Square; and WA’s Kent Street Weir reopens after $4.8m revamp.
Council appoints officer to work with protestors
Sydney’s new Inner West Council has voted to assign an officer dedicated “to assist local activist groups with their advocacy and local residents with complaints” about the giant WestConnex…