1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (792+ words) The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has warned that the Federal Government's proposed changes to disaster management will leave communities without adequate aid when disasters hit, with cuts to funding and now "boots on the ground' support threatened. Disaster…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (968+ words) Smile, women and reading with tablet outdoor for charity, online checklist and community service. People, parcel and digital for donation inventory, humanitarian outreach and ngo agenda of food drive Councils are being asked to deliver faster, communicate better and maintain…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (377+ words) With rising costs placing increasing pressure on local governments and project delivery teams, councils across Australia are being challenged to deliver more for their communities with fewer resources. Greenscapes + Green Expo, taking place at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (443+ words) The Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA) has responded to legislation introduced by the State Government to defer the 2026 local government elections until April 2027, following advice from the Electoral Commission that additional time is needed to prepare for the…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (341+ words) Image: Local Government NSW. The NSW Government will take over ownership and responsibility for the Rural Fire Service's (RFS) mobile assets from 1 July 2027, ending a long-standing arrangement that required councils to carry the assets on their balance sheets. Local Government…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (249+ words) The Victorian Government has launched a new framework designed to help councils, health services and community organisations prevent elder abuse before it occurs. Released to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Respecting and Valuing Older People: Victoria's Primary Prevention…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (559+ words) In harsh Australian conditions, protecting fleet vehicles and heavy machinery assets from dust, contaminants and poor air quality can have a direct impact on reliability, maintenance costs and operational efficiency. At Ryco's purpose-built laboratory in Melbourne's west, engineers and technicians…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (650+ words) Queensland councils, regional leaders and agricultural organisations are renewing calls for the Federal Government to restore a key livestock restocking allowance, warning that recent funding decisions could weaken disaster recovery efforts across the state. The concerns follow proposed changes to…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (628+ words) In just a few days, local government leaders from every corner of Australia will gather in Canberra for ALGA's 2026 National General Assembly. This year's theme "Stronger Together: Resilient. Productive. United. "could not be more timely. At a time when councils…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago  (352+ words) Council Magazine Nominations are now officially open for the 2026 Utility Awards Presented in partnership with Australia's leading utilities, a brand-new awards program dedicated to recognising excellence across Australia's utilities sector has officially launched, with the 2026 Utility Awards set to take…...