1+ week, 6+ day ago   (773+ words) As councils face growing pressure to maintain more assets with fewer resources, equipment that delivers long-term reliability and lower whole-of-life costs has become more important than ever. Australian councils are being asked to do more with less. From maintaining roadside…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (248+ words) A new Federal Government-funded service is giving Australians free access to online mental health support, with councils encouraged to help raise awareness in their local communities. Medicare Mental Health Check In is a free, confidential digital service designed for people…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (309+ words) The Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA) has called for councils to have a greater role in planning and decisions around data centre developments, as the sector expands across the state. LGA has made a submission to the Federal…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (558+ words) The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) has recognised five individuals for their longstanding contributions to local government and Tasmanian communities at its 2026 Annual Conference. Former Kingborough Council Mayor, Paula Wriedt, was awarded Life Membership, while Janine Banks, Mary Knowles,…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (236+ words) Community organisations across NSW can apply for a share of $400,000 in funding to deliver projects that respond to local needs, strengthen social cohesion and support more inclusive communities. The Stronger Together Project Grants program is offering grants of between $20,000 and…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (208+ words) Three community projects across the NSW North Coast will share more than $1 million in funding to restore habitat, protect native species and strengthen environmental resilience. The grants are part of more than $4 million being awarded to 12 projects across NSW through…...