A new report, Sister Cities and International Alliances, has been published by the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG). The report which was co-authored by GDC Director Alex Gooding provides an overview of Australian local government international and sister city relationships. It includes a literature review, a quantitative Australian-wide survey, case studies, and guided discussions with stakeholders. The report describes Australian local government engagement in international relationships, assesses their value to Australian councils and communities, and attempts to provide practical guidance for councils interested in establishing or expanding such relationships.