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Inside Local Government is an online publication that provides a bridge for organisations around the world to get in front of decision makers throughout Australian Local Government. We are your trusted online site for all news, information and events relating to Local Councils throughout Australia. Our Editorial team bring you the latest updates from Local Government and services as well as provid

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Discover content management for local government.How do Australian councils ensure they have the foundations in place to...
24/08/2026

Discover content management for local government.

How do Australian councils ensure they have the foundations in place to prepare for AI? A governed content layer might be the answer.

Councils are optimistic about AI, but fragmented information is a barrier to success. A governed content layer builds trusted AI foundations.

Build a governed content layer for your council.Are Australian councils really ready for AI? Discover how local governme...
18/08/2026

Build a governed content layer for your council.

Are Australian councils really ready for AI? Discover how local government can fix the data beneath the tech to support AI readiness.

Councils are optimistic about AI, but fragmented information is a barrier to success. A governed content layer builds trusted AI foundations.

Canterbury‑Bankstown Mayor, Bilal El‑Hayek, is calling on businesses, community leaders and individuals to join him in s...
29/07/2026

Canterbury‑Bankstown Mayor, Bilal El‑Hayek, is calling on businesses, community leaders and individuals to join him in sleeping outside for one night to raise awareness and vital funds to support those experiencing homelessness...

READ MORE: https://insidelocalgovernment.com.au/canterbury-bankstown-mayor-to-brave-cold-for-homelessness-fundraiser/

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs City of Canterbury Bankstown Mission Australia Maronites On Mission Brothers In Arms

Canterbury‑Bankstown Mayor, Bilal El‑Hayek, is calling on businesses, community leaders and individuals to join him in sleeping outside for one night to raise awareness and vital funds to support those experiencing homelessness. Teaming up with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, the Mayor’s Li...

Blacktown City Council has confirmed its 2026/27 budget and rates position, which will see the organisation adopt a lowe...
15/07/2026

Blacktown City Council has confirmed its 2026/27 budget and rates position, which will see the organisation adopt a lower 2026/27 rates increase than the full amount approved by the independent NSW pricing regulator, IPART...

READ MORE: https://insidelocalgovernment.com.au/blacktown-city-council-adopts-reduced-rates-increase/

Blacktown City Council

Blacktown City Council has confirmed its 2026/27 budget and rates position, which will see the organisation adopt a lower 2026/27 rates increase than the full amount approved by the independent NSW pricing regulator, IPART. Mayor, Brad Bunting said Council had landed on the right balance between del...

Nightcliff’s unique coastal flora has been brought to life in a new public artwork transforming Darwin's Aralia Street i...
08/07/2026

Nightcliff’s unique coastal flora has been brought to life in a new public artwork transforming Darwin's Aralia Street into a vibrant celebration of the suburb’s natural character...

READ MORE: https://insidelocalgovernment.com.au/new-city-of-darwin-flora-mural-blooms/

Darwin City

Nightcliff’s unique coastal flora has been brought to life in a new public artwork by Darwin-based artist, Katie Hagebols, with the Flora of Nightcliff Streets mural (pictured) transforming Aralia Street into a vibrant celebration of the suburb’s natural character. Delivered in partnership with ...

The Queensland Government has appointed the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority’s (SCWA) inaugural Board of Directors to ...
30/06/2026

The Queensland Government has appointed the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority’s (SCWA) inaugural Board of Directors to oversee the management and sustainability of the region’s waterways, with two local councillors named as directors...

READ MORE: https://insidelocalgovernment.com.au/councillors-appointed-to-inaugural-sunshine-coast-waterways-board/

Queensland Government Sunshine Coast Council City of Moreton Bay

The Queensland Government has appointed the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority’s (SCWA) inaugural Board of Directors to oversee the management and sustainability of the region’s waterways, with two local councillors named as directors. The SCWA will commence operations on 1 July, taking respon...

Victoria’s City of Kingston Council has extended the contract of Chief Executive Officer, Peter Bean, for a further four...
24/06/2026

Victoria’s City of Kingston Council has extended the contract of Chief Executive Officer, Peter Bean, for a further four years with an additional one-year option...

READ MORE: https://insidelocalgovernment.com.au/contract-extended-for-city-of-kingston-ceo/

City of Kingston

Victoria’s City of Kingston Council has extended the contract of Chief Executive Officer, Peter Bean, for a further four years with an additional one-year option. Mayor, Georgina Oxley said Mr Bean had made a significant contribution to Kingston since commencing as CEO in 2021 and had earned the r...

Outstanding achievers in local government have been recognised at the 2026 National Awards for Local Government...READ M...
23/06/2026

Outstanding achievers in local government have been recognised at the 2026 National Awards for Local Government...

READ MORE: https://insidelocalgovernment.com.au/outstanding-lg-achievers-honoured-at-national-awards/

Australian Government

Outstanding achievers in local government have been recognised at the 2026 National Awards for Local Government. Now in its 40th year, the awards celebrate inspirational service delivery, acknowledging the important role local government plays in improving the daily lives of Australians. This year.....

Balonne Shire Council has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Michelle Clarke, due to family...
19/06/2026

Balonne Shire Council has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Michelle Clarke, due to family reasons...

READ MORE: https://insidelocalgovernment.com.au/balonne-shire-council-ceo-resigns-2/

Balonne Shire Council

Balonne Shire Council has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Michelle Clarke, due to family reasons. Ms Clarke began her tenure as the CEO of Council on 5 December 2024 and tendered her resignation yesterday, citing a desire to be closerto her family in north Queensland....

A vibrant new mural inspired by local young people has transformed an 11-metre wall at Penrith City Council’s Gipps Stre...
17/06/2026

A vibrant new mural inspired by local young people has transformed an 11-metre wall at Penrith City Council’s Gipps Street Recreation Precinct, bringing colour, creativity and energy to the popular Youth Zone...

READ MORE: https://insidelocalgovernment.com.au/penrith-youth-inspire-new-recreation-precinct-mural/

Penrith City Council

A vibrant new mural inspired by local young people has transformed an 11-metre wall at Penrith City Council’s Gipps Street Recreation Precinct, bringing colour, creativity and energy to the popular Youth Zone. The mural was shaped by ideas shared by young people who contributed their thoughts on t...

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