Kody Cook

With its rural and regional advocacy increasingly sought after for government inquiries and reviews, the Country Mayors Association of New South Wales (CMA) has announced the establishment of a new Policy Advisor role.

The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) has revealed its Strategic Plan for 2025-2029.

The Federal and New South Wales Governments have committed to provide the City of Parramatta with $722,000 to boost flood resilience along the Parramatta River.

In a groundbreaking move, Programmed Facility Management recently hosted the inaugural Local Government (LGA) Symposium, a vibrant gathering that united council members from across the region.

The Federal Government is investing in critical infrastructure in Victoria which is set to unlock up to 3,149 more homes across the state.

A new housing development in Chermside has been completed, providing 34 social and affordable homes to Brisbane’s north.

Eight Queensland regional councils are set to receive a major funding boost through the Growing Regions Program, sharing in almost one third of $159 million in federal funding awarded to the state.

The Federal and New South Wales Governments are providing disaster recovery support to communities in the Maitland, Port Stephens and Snowy Valleys regions, following severe storms and rainfall between 15 and 17 January.

The Gunnedah Shire Council has unanimously endorsed an application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a Special Rate Variation (SRV) and associated minimum wage increase.

The Queensland Government is ensuring that local communities will get the chance to have their say on the Moonlight Range Wind Farm, and any other new wind farm developments.