The City of Darwin has upgraded 66 residential driveways across six suburbs, replacing ageing bitumen surfaces with reinforced concrete to improve property access and reduce ongoing maintenance requirements. councilmagazine.com.au/counc…

New agreements in Forbes and Cowra highlight the potential to turn organic waste into renewable gas, supporting regional economic development and Australia’s energy security and emissions reduction goals. councilmagazine.com.au/renew…

Local Government NSW is calling for a $5 billion interest-free infrastructure loan scheme to help councils unlock tens of thousands of homes across outer metropolitan Sydney and regional New South Wales. councilmagazine.com.au/5b-pl…

Victoria will expand its AI-powered bushfire detection network with 11 additional cameras, increasing early fire detection coverage across more than 1.4 million hectares of land ahead of the 2027-28 fire season. councilmagazine.com.au/ai-ca…

The Gold Coast Titans will receive $15 million in Federal Government funding towards a new high-performance and community sports centre in Carrara, with the facility set to expand opportunities for women, girls, Para-athletes and community sport. councilmagazine.com.au/gold-…

The Municipal Association of Victoria has celebrated the exceptional work and unwavering commitment of long-serving councillors through its 2026 MAV Councillor Service Awards. councilmagazine.com.au/mav-c…

South Australian council members will face strengthened training requirements following the 2027 local government elections, with updated standards aimed at improving leadership, governance and collaboration. councilmagazine.com.au/updat…

The Australian Local Government Association has called for stronger protections for elected representatives following an incident involving Federal MP Dr Helen Haines in Wangaratta. councilmagazine.com.au/alga-…

Waste collection vehicles travel across municipal streets every week. By integrating event-driven video, read/write RFID, and open APIs, councils can turn these fleets into valuable tools for citywide asset management and contract transparency. councilmagazine.com.au/the-r…

Four Victorian councils will work with the state’s Illegal Waste Dumping Taskforce to target dumping hotspots, using drones, surveillance cameras and additional officers to identify offenders. councilmagazine.com.au/counc…

Local government councillors are invited to apply for a vacant director position on the Board of StateCover Mutual Limited, with applications closing on 9 November 2026. councilmagazine.com.au/expre…

Australia’s first Vietnamese museum has opened in Sunshine, Brimbank, alongside a new public plaza celebrating the area’s Traditional Owners and multicultural communities. councilmagazine.com.au/aus-f…

Councils across New South Wales will avoid proposed cuts to Financial Assistance Grants after the NSW Local Government Grants Commission decided to retain the existing funding methodology. councilmagazine.com.au/nsw-r…

Legislation to transfer ownership of more than 6,000 Rural Fire Service firefighting and support vehicles from councils to the RFS has passed NSW Parliament, with the change scheduled to take effect from 1 July 2027. councilmagazine.com.au/firef…

The Local Government Association of South Australia is calling for nominations for a local government representative on the South Australian Heritage Council, with applications closing on 20 November 2026. councilmagazine.com.au/nomin…

Councils across Victoria will share $3 million in funding for local road safety projects, including raised pedestrian crossings, shared paths and speed management measures aimed at protecting pedestrians and cyclists. councilmagazine.com.au/counc…

A bill proposing changes to council election cycles, vacancy processes and voluntary amalgamations has been introduced to the Western Australian Parliament, with reforms aimed at improving local government efficiency and financial sustainability. councilmagazine.com.au/bill-…

The ALGA has begun the second phase of its Disability Inclusion Project, bringing together representatives from 38 councils to help turn disability inclusion plans into practical outcomes for communities. councilmagazine.com.au/alga-…

A disused railway corridor in Rosewater has been transformed into a community space with paths, native landscaping, picnic facilities and a locally inspired mural following the completion of a $1.5 million revitalisation project. councilmagazine.com.au/disus…

Councils across South Australia will share $5 million in funding for 16 cycling infrastructure projects, supporting new shared-use paths, safer crossings and improved connections for people walking and cycling. councilmagazine.com.au/5m-fo…