A roundup of Australian local government or council news, events and projects.
ENVIRONMENT FUNDING GRANT INVITATION Council says community groups have until March 31 to apply for grants of up to $50,000, to protect the environment. Applications close at the end of the month for projects that must start on or after […]
The dirt was literally dug up on a new $19.5 million beach pavilion at Redcliffe in Brisbane today. Moreton Bay City Council held a sod-turning ceremony on site for the new Suttons Beach Pavilion attended by local and federal MPs.
A new braille trail, vibration post and optic sensory panels are among upgrades being installed in an all-abilities playground at Arana Hills, Brisbane. The Leslie Patrick Park is Moreton Bay council’s flagship all-abilities playground. The upgrades are for children and
Buskers and other street performers in Sydney’s central business district may get greater access to more space. Sydney City Council has reviewed its busking policy to support performers in public, increase locations they can perform in and help these artists learn how to
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to locate potholes across Moreton Bay roads in Queensland as part of a $64 million road repair program. And dashcam cameras in waste collection trucks is allowing AI to locate the potholes. Moreton Bay
A flatwater rowing precinct at Lawnton has been thrown up as an optional venue for rowing at the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games. Moreton Bay Council says the precinct is a ‘solid alternative’ for rowing and paddle sports at the Games
Moves to ‘quarantine’ Cammeray Golf Course was not discussed with them beforehand, North Sydney Council says. North Sydney Mayor Zoe Baker says they rejected a NSW Government statement that council is being consulted about the decision. Lands and Sport Minister
Dead cows, old boats, tyres, green waste and asbestos are among a long list of items found illegally dumped across Moreton Bay City in just three years. And council says it has been prosecuting an average of 13 people a
Moreton Bay’s economic growth remains a year ahead of council expectations after an $830 million boost in the last 12 months. Mayor Peter Flannery said their latest economic report card confirms the city’s economy is now worth $24.77 billion and
Ipswich’s continuing suburban growth has taken the city’s population just past 270,000 to cement its status as Queensland’s fourth largest region. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said that as of 1 January 2026, Ipswich had 270,624 residents, up nearly 10,000 people
