Public transport use in NSW has seen significant growth, according to new statistics. Latest figures from Transport NSW show ...

South Australia’s peak body for local government has elected its new president – City of Mitcham mayor Dr Heather Holmes-Ross ...

Attorney general Mark Dreyfus announced Evans’ appointment on Monday, saying: “Modern slavery deprives victims of their ...

Victoria has become the first jurisdiction in the country to pass legislation to support pill testing. The new law will allow ...

Seoul overtook Brisbane as the top cost-of-living city due to the South Korean capital’s low unemployment rate, low cash rate ...

The cost of adapting infrastructure to accommodate the use of e-scooters is “beyond the capacity of councils”, says the peak ...

As Australia’s climate continues to change, the country is recording drier conditions, extended bushfire seasons and intense ...

The final report on Australia’s online safety laws has been handed to federal government for consideration. Announced in ...

National cabinet should provide opportunities for more “structured engagement and active consultation” with local government ...

Despite Australia’s dependence on local government to respond to natural disasters, it often lacks the resources and skills to do so – according to a new report. When a major event occurs, “Australia ...

Former mayor Kerry Vincent is the Tasmanian government’s new minister for infrastructure and local government. Mayor of Sorell Council for 12 years, Vincent’s cabinet appointment raised a few eyebrows ...

Teachers in NSW have accepted an agreement from government that grants them pay increases and improved conditions. The award deal – which received a positive vote this week – means the state’s 95,000 ...