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Daily News and Sector Insights for Australia's Local Councils Inside Local Government is published by JSLmedia.

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

ing industry expert opinion pieces along with views and analysis of procurement and policy administration.

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...

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.....

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....

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...

15/06/2026

Kiama Municipal Councillor, Mike Cains, has tendered his resignation from the organisation, effective immediately...

READ MORE: https://insidelocalgovernment.com.au/kiama-municipal-councillor-resigns/

Kiama Municipal Council

Kiama Municipal Councillor, Mike Cains, has tendered his resignation from the organisation, effective immediately. In a statement, the Council thanked Councillor Cains (pictured) for his service to the community. The Council said Councillor Cains had informed Mayor, Cameron McDonald, of his decision...

11/06/2026

The WA Government has approved the sale of 6,761 square metres of Crown land to the Shire of West Arthur Council at a 72% discount to deliver new aged care housing in Darkan...

READ MORE: https://insidelocalgovernment.com.au/wa-govt-approves-discount-land-sale-for-shire-of-west-arthur-aged-care/

Government of Western Australia Shire of West Arthur

The WA Government has approved the sale of 6,761 square metres of Crown land to the Shire of West Arthur Council at a 72% discount to deliver new aged care housing in Darkan. The site, located opposite the existing West Arthur Cottage Homes development, is being repurposed following the relocation o...

05/06/2026

A new round of grant funding is now opens to councils across Perth and Peel to enhance suburban tree canopies, protect and restore the environment, and create greener, cooler and more liveable suburbs...

READ MORE: https://insidelocalgovernment.com.au/fresh-funding-round-for-perth-and-peel-tree-canopies/

Government of Western Australia

A new round of grant funding is now opens to local governments across Perth and Peel to enhance suburban tree canopies, protect and restore the environment, and create greener, cooler and more liveable suburbs. The WA Government is committed to planting one million trees by 2035 and increasing the m...

03/06/2026

A new sector-wide survey of Australian public sector communications professionals has found councils are leading the way on measurement confidence and AI optimism, well ahead of state-level health, education, and community services sectors...

READ MORE: https://insidelocalgovernment.com.au/lg-leads-public-sector-on-comms-confidence-and-ai-readiness-new-survey-finds/

Punchy Studio

A new sector-wide survey of Australian public sector communications professionals has found Local Government is leading the way on measurement confidence and AI optimism, well ahead of state-level health, education, and community services sectors. The State of Public Sector Communications 2026, rele...

02/06/2026

From unhappy residents to a pond to be proud of - Cumberland City Council & Parklink.

Read More: https://insidelocalgovernment.com.au/from-unhappy-residents-to-a-pond-to-be-proud-of-how-cumberland-city-council-and-parklink-delivered-a-lasting-solution/

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Cumberland City is the ‘the place to be’. There are idyllic parks, botanical gardens, and golf courses making ideal destinations for picnics, enjoying the outdoors, playing games, and simply taking time to relax and enjoy nature. Within the Cumberland City Council Open Space and Recreation Strat...

28/05/2026

Uralla Shire Council says the local government area, at the heart of the NSW Government’s New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), is well positioned to play a central role in the state’s renewable energy future...

READ MORE: https://insidelocalgovernment.com.au/uralla-shire-welcomes-landmark-renewable-energy-zone-investment/

Uralla Shire Council NSW Government Penny Sharpe

Uralla Shire Council says the local government area, at the heart of the NSW Government’s New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), is well positioned to play a central role in the state’s renewable energy future. A recent announcement by the NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Heritage and ...

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