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Aussie Pumps are building the most advanced drain cleaners in the world. They supply them for clearing blocked domestic drains, but also for municipal sewer as well.

Maitland is hosting the 2026 Local Government NSW Destination and Visitor Economy Conference this week, one of the largest tourism forums for the local government sector in Australia. The conference brings together councils from across NSW to focus on strengthening and developing local visitor economies. Local government plays a key role in supporting destinations, facilitating [...]

City of Parramatta has been recognised as a Gold Partner of Sustainability Advantage, the first council in Sydney to reach this status, setting the benchmark for outstanding leadership and achievements in environmental practices. The program, delivered by the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy and the Environment and Water (DCEEW), supports medium to large organisations [...]

The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), in partnership with the Victorian Government, is proud to be launching the Mary Rogers Awards for women in local government for the second year. Named after Mary Rogers – the first woman to be elected to a Victorian Municipal Council (City of Richmond 1920-1925) - the annual Awards celebrate [...]

Penrith City Council has completed essential upgrades to the northern fields at Mulgoa Rise in Glenmore Park, delivering improved turf quality and better field performance for local football players. Mulgoa Rise is one of the most heavily used venues in the Nepean Football Association’s 32-club competition. The removal of existing turf, enhancing soil quality and [...]

Tweed Shire Council’s Industry Central Land Swap at South Murwillumbah has been acknowledged as a finalist in the 2026 Floodplain Management Australia (FMA) Excellence Awards for Flood Risk Project of the Year. The award, sponsored by Insurance Australia Group (IAG), recognises national leadership in major flood risk management initiatives across Australia and New Zealand. Developed [...]

Kingston residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and get planting, with our popular autumn native plant giveaway returning this May. Across four events, locals can collect up to five free native tube stock plants per household, helping to create greener gardens and a healthier urban environment. Mayor Cr Georgina Oxley said the initiative [...]

Why Managing More Grants Doesn't Have to Mean More Risk For many Australian councils, grant funding has become a cornerstone of community investment, from upgrading aging infrastructure to delivering new health and recreation services. But as funding opportunities grow, so does the complexity of managing them. More grants means more deadlines, more compliance obligations, more [...]

Fair Work transport order to hit councils and communities with new costs according to the peak body for NSW Councils. Local Government NSW warns the Fair Work Commission’s Road Transport Contractual Chain Order will impose significant new costs on councils, with flow-on impacts for communities across NSW. LGNSW Vice-President Cr Khal Asfour said the Order [...]

The Mossman Library celebrated its 20th anniversary on Monday 27 April, marking two decades since the much-loved facility opened its doors and replaced the original 1977 library on Mill Street. Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said although parts of the original building remain, the major upgrade in 2006 transformed the library into the modern community [...]