The state industrial commission has approved award changes to protect council jobs in Queensland.
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Qld councils draw up battle plan against COVID-19
Queensland councils have presented the state government with a job-creating battle plan against coronavirus.
New Qld mayors pressed on fluoridated water
Queensland’s new mayors must take a stand on fluoridating water supplies, the AMA says.
45,000 council jobs in the balance as local govt sidelined
Councils say they are being left out of the Commonwealth’s coronavirus stimulus and support measures.
Electronic council meetings get go-ahead in NSW
NSW council meetings can now go online to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading.
NSW, Qld diverge on council elections
NSW local government elections have been postponed but Queensland goes to the polls this weekend.
Local govt thrust into COVID19 front line
Councils have been thrust into a front line role in the coronavirus response.
Climate change: the most at-risk local government areas
Australia’s local government climate change hot spots – how do you fare?
ALGA rallies troops ahead of election
The peak national body for local government is rallying councils to campaign for increased federal funds ahead of the election.
QLD councils prepare for reform
Queensland councils are preparing for a suite of reforms after the state government announced a shake-up of the sector aimed at stamping out corruption.