Local Government News is an innovative email-based weekly briefing service, for Australia's 700-plus councils, which has been initiated by Hallmark Editions. Designed for quick and easy reading, this digest of news and information alerts senior council management to significant news items and developments within the local government arena throughout Australia.

Important local government innovations and information often go un-noticed because of the pressure of time on senior managers or because of imperfect communications channels. LG News provides councils with a precise and focused news digest of significant stories and innovations each week. Issues covered include best practice innovations, information on new Federal and State Government funding sources, the impact of new technologies, human resources issues, asset management, occupational health & safety, road management and maintenance, environment and economic development matters.