15 councils participate in SA emissions reduction trial

A unique trial is equipping councils with tools and resources to drive down emissions and compete for extra federal funding.

14 April, 2024

Qld council welcomes progress on massive battery system

Moreton Bay City Council has welcomed the announcement that construction of one of the state’s biggest battery systems is set to begin.

14 April, 2024

War memorial contracts fudged, audit finds

An audit has found deficiencies in the quality of advice to the minister about the $540m War Memorial redevelopment.

14 April, 2024

Inland Rail not a stalled project, CEO insists

The boss of Inland Rail has used his first public address as CEO to insist the massive project is on track.

11 April, 2024

NSW releases consultation paper on emergency services levy

The NSW government has released a consultation paper as it seeks to reform the state’s Emergency Services Levy.

11 April, 2024

ICAC drops investigation into dumped minister

The state corruption commission has dropped its investigation into whether a former NSW minister failed to declare a conflict of interest.

10 April, 2024

icare CEO announces resignation

Richard Harding will quit as CEO of NSW government insurer icare, saying he wants to use his experience in a different way.

10 April, 2024

Research finds disconnect between apartment growth, transport

Research shows apartment growth in in Melbourne is outstripping growth in public transport.

10 April, 2024

Asbestos nightmare spreads to Victorian councils

Victorian councils have been ordered to revisit garden mulch supply contracts following the discovery of asbestos at metropolitan parks.

9 April, 2024

Council to install methane capture system at landfill site

A West Australian Council is installing a biogas system at an ageing landfill site which it says will capture and destroy greenhouse gases.

8 April, 2024

Julie Bishop, former ADF chief in high level international appointments

Julie Bishop is the new UN Special Envoy on Myanmar, while a former ADF chief will advise on the death of an Australian aid worker in Gaza.

8 April, 2024

‘Local’ procurement turns out not to be so local, committee hears

NSW bureaucrats have been questioned about progress on the state government’s commitment to increase local procurement.

8 April, 2024

Glass ceiling-smashing emergency chief to retire

NSW SES Chief Carlene York will retire next month after making her mark as the first woman to lead a NSW emergency service.

5 April, 2024

Queensland councils revolt against ‘unaffordable’ flood insurance premiums

LGAQ says residents are facing unfair flood insurance hikes despite councils investing in flood mitigation.

4 April, 2024