Climate control
New research shows that Australian local governments are tackling climate change without relying on help from other levels of government – and increasingly sharing their knowledge with each other.
Coastal council sets the pace on climate
Douglas Shire has become the first Council in Queensland to complete the first two phases of a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS) under the State Government QCoast 2100 program.
Mayors unite against hate
Mayor of Glen Eira City Council in eastern Melbourne has become the first to sign up to a campaign urging mayors to stand against racial hatred.
Maintaining rural roads
Meander Valley Council in Tasmania is proving rural councils can make significant roadwork savings and efficiencies.
Keeping shared-paths safe
Knox City Council in eastern Melbourne has unveiled a new shared-path safety campaign to protect both cyclists and pedestrians.
Promoting inclusive employment
In June the City of South Perth held its inaugural Disability Employment Business Sundowner to help connect employers with people with a disability seeking work.
New book takes local government seriously
A new book from Institute for Public Policy and Governance, University of Technology Sydney (UTS: IPPG) researchers Bligh Grant and Joseph Drew provides a comprehensive look at the history of Australian local government and the issues facing the sector today.
Books reinforce that language matters
The community of Binjari in the Northern Territory is sharing Kriol with the next generation as part of a Roper Gulf Regional Council Community Development Program.
Encouraging young tech-whizzes
Isaac Regional Council in central Queensland is encouraging the region’s young tech-savvy game changers.
Reducing the tyranny of distance
Three communities in West Arnhem are set to receive essential upgrades to their airstrips as part of Round 4 of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Programme.
Feature: Community services, leisure, parks & gardens
Iconic facelift for mobile library
Featuring iconic images of the Snowy Mountains, the Snowy Monaro Regional Council mobile library has a received a much needed facelift.
Nature inspires new play space
Burdekin Shire Council in Queensland has found inspiration in nature for the design of a new playground that’s set to transform a popular Ayr park.
Bicycle parking facilities*
Bicycle transport has become an increasingly popular choice for commuters and recreation enthusiasts.
One-stop volunteer shop
City of Nedlands in inner-west Perth facilitates a Volunteer Resource Centre, which acts as a one-stop information shop where people can discuss local volunteering roles matched to their needs.
Picture exhibition gets kids reading
A unique exhibition that promotes reading as a way of bringing families together has been launched at the Sir John Gorton library in Gannawarra Shire Council in northern Victoria.
Playroom unites generations
An ‘Intergenerational Playroom’ in Bega Valley Shire Council in New South Wales is bringing pre-schoolers and the elderly together to play, learn and create.
New drinking water stations reduce waste*
The City of Ryde has installed ten new Aquafil drinking water stations as part of a recent Environmental Protection Authority ‘Waste Less, Recycle More’ Grant.
Making libraries hip again
Woollahra Council’s new public library in Sydney’s Double Bay recently celebrated its first birthday and has smashed all benchmarks – proving libraries are still relevant in the digital age.
Art renews regional townships
Coorong District Council in South Australia is stopping visitors in their tracks with a 30-metre high silo mural, developed as part of the Creating Coonalpyn project.
Community gets on board for art drive
Community members in the City of Greater Geraldton in Western Australia have created 20 art installations, which are on show around the region for this year’s ArtDrive.
Award winning program set to expand*
Richmond Football Club and Aligned Leisure’s Tiger PAW program has taken out another major award, this time at the Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards.
Silo art comes to New South Wales
A bold public art project by Bland Shire Council in central New South Wales has seen visitor numbers to the area skyrocket.
New playgrounds for stronger communities
Federation Council in New South Wales is directing an unprecedented level of funding towards community spaces and playgrounds.
Cultural hub on the cards for Barossa
The Barossa Council in South Australia is exploring the feasibility of a new cultural hub to act as a major tourism driver for the region.
Resilient structure reduces dune impact*
Previously, multiple trodden pathways criss-crossed the sand dunes between Braziers Road and the Yanchep lagoon beach, Western Australia.
Beast of a skate park
The Shire of Harvey in southwest Western Australia recently launched a new skate park, which was brought to life after extensive community consultation.
Focus on training*
Toro Australia is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced irrigation products, turfcare machinery and garden maintenance equipment with customer support networks in every state of Australia.
Steering the way to inclusivity
An all-abilities boat has helped steer a Surf Coast Shire Council playground to become more accessible and inclusive.
Tyres become sports surfaces*
Given that Australia generates the equivalent of 51 million used passenger car tyres every year one would think that the challenge of sustainably dealing with waste of this magnitude would be front-of-mind for consumers and industry alike.
Anzac spirit honoured
The Shire of York in Western Australia has proudly unveiled new works to honour the Shire’s strong Anzac association.
