The Role of Local Government Project by the Tasmanian Government including the Interim Report.

Why Local Government Matters 2015 Report and Summary by the Australian Centre of Excellence in Local Government.

LGAQ 2015 Community Satisfaction Tracking Study.

2010 Public Perceptions of Local Government Public Attitudes survey by the Qld Crime and Misconduct Commission.

White paper on the reform of the Federation: Implications for Australian Local Government (2014) by the Australian Centre of Excellence in Local Government.

What happens when a politician announces plans for a water park during an election campaign and the public reaction that follows. 

White paper on Political Management in Local Government - Exploring roles and relationships between Mayors and CEOs

Superheroes or Puppets? - An article highlighting the complexities of Local Government Chief Executive Officers in Victoria and Queensland

Crikey.com's List of Australia's Dodgist Councils (2008) - examples of poorly run Councils.