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LGAQ backs calls for more oversight of corruption watchdog
Queensland’s peak local government body has welcomed a report calling for more oversight of the state’s public sector corruption body.
CSIRO opens $23m vaccine lab
The national science agency has opened a new $23.1 million national lab in Melbourne to boost the production of vaccines and drug treatments.
Cycling infrastructure becomes economic imperative
Cycling infrastructure is becoming an economic imperative for local government areas and businesses in their district.
Council projects retrofit unused urban space as SkyParks
Planning authorities need to focus on repurposing existing urban spaces rather than constructing new buildings if they want to create sustainable cities.
Barilaro says public service process ‘gave me cover’
John Barilaro says going through a public service recruitment process for a plum NY trade job gave him “cover” against accusations his appointment was dodgy.
TfNSW seeks expressions of interest for automated bus trial
TfNSW is seeking expression of interest from local and international businesses to participate in an on-road trial of automated buses.
Voting opens for national local government awards
The national local government awards are designed to recognise the services councils provide and showcase creative solutions.
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Flood-hit councils forced to rethink planning, infrastructure
Disaster-weary NSW councils are looking at a major rethink of the way they do infrastructure and planning after the latest extreme weather event.
UK council faces legal action for banning leading feminist
A UK council faces legal action after a library banned a leading feminist from giving a public talk because of her views on transgender issues.
How Norfolk Island is solving its waste dilemma
Norfolk Island Regional Council is turning to circular economy initiatives to solve its waste management problems.
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