Tag: local government

Local governments refute developer peak body’s claim that they’re behind development targets.

Local government peak will seek exemptions to a new code that requires NSW’s councils to webcast proceedings.

From requesting a tree planting to reporting suspicious tree work, residents in Sydney’s leafy Mosman have a simplified way to raise tree issues with their council.

A council’s floating solar farm and a museum’s energy upgrade project are among local government climate change initiatives recognised in awards.

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.

Governments at all levels are facing mounting costs from a range of climate-related threats to infrastructure and transport, according to a Senate inquiry.

An app connecting residents to council is among the initiatives recognised as part of Local Government Week.

The new Government News website compliments the editorial team’s focus on original news and in-depth features. 

A lack of support and resources are among the key challenges facing asset managers, according to research that has informed new guidelines.

Automation can help governments process the massive amounts of data being produced, potentially leading to better infrastructure and public transport, writes Ridhav Mahajan.