Local Government Startups That Raised Funding in Australia

City of Newcastle Council

Location: Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Website: newcastle.nsw.gov.au

Funding: secures $2 m

Date: 131 days ago

The City of Newcastle Council is the local government authority for Newcastle, New South Wales, responsible for municipal services, urban planning and development approvals. In 2022 it launched an Accelerated Development Application system that halves assessment times for low-risk projects and is now sharing this innovation with other councils.

City of Newcastle

Location: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Funding: secures $2 m

Date: 131 days ago

The City of Newcastle is the municipal government authority responsible for delivering civic services, infrastructure, and community programs in Newcastle, NSW. It has developed an Accelerated Development Application system that cuts processing times by more than half and is now sharing this system with other councils.

Parkes Shire Council

Location: Parkes Shire, New South Wales, Australia

Website: parkes.nsw.gov.au

Funding: Lands $8M

Date: 133 days ago

Parkes Shire Council is the local government authority responsible for public services and infrastructure in the Parkes Shire area of New South Wales, Australia. It oversees projects such as road upgrades, community development, and regional planning.

Goulburn Mulwaree Council

Location: Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia

Funding: secures $6.1m

Date: 136 days ago

Goulburn Mulwaree Council is the local government authority for the Goulburn region in New South Wales, Australia, responsible for delivering community services, infrastructure development, and regional planning, including securing government funding for projects such as road upgrades.

Sutherland Shire Council

Location: Sutherland Shire, New South Wales, Australia

Funding: secures $1.5 m

Date: 305 days ago

Sutherland Shire Council is the local government authority for the Sutherland Shire region in New South Wales, Australia, responsible for delivering and maintaining municipal services and infrastructure, including community facilities and boating projects.