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Size no obstacle to innovation for water bodies: report
State and local government water utilities are turning to new technology and partnerships with private ...
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Size no obstacle to innovation for water bodies: report
State and local government water utilities are turning to new technology and partnerships with private and community groups to meet supply challenges arising from population growth and climate change.
‘Backed into a corner’ on recycling: Ipswich
Australia’s environment ministers are under pressure to agree on a national response to the worsening recycling crisis as a Queensland council stops recycling.
Kosciusko park set for tourism ‘transformation’
A $27 million plan to transform Kosciusko National Park into a leading tourism destination will see 46 kilometres of “the world’s best” walking trails developed at the iconic state park.
New body to coordinate natural disaster recovery
New national resilience taskforce welcomed but councils seek federal mitigation program to fund local recovery.
Drought-ridden councils spearhead water collaboration
Faced with a dwindling water supply, Queensland’s agricultural powerhouse, the Lockyer Valley, is bouncing back through a unique council-led partnership.
Local governance: data highlights training needs
As states like NSW overhaul professional development of councillors and mayors, new data has shed light on the training needs of elected representatives in Victoria.
School ovals open for holidays as concerns of sportsground shortage mount
More than 80 public schools in NSW have opened their gates during the school holidays to allow community groups to use their playgrounds, ovals and courts, the State Government has announced.
Concern for council powers in EPA shake-up
In a move criticised as weakening councils’ ability to challenge environmentally destructive logging, the NSW Government will transfer some of the EPA’s responsibilities for protecting native vegetation.
Noticeboard: new chair, directors for Destination NSW
Also in this wrap: LGA Tasmania reappoints Katrena Stephenson as CEO; Nick Mitzevich appointed director of the National Gallery; and Donald Cant Watts Corke appoints Michael Chant as a director.
Online tool to help governments plan solar use
A new platform that calculates the solar power potential of rooftops promises to help local councils and urban planners make decisions about investments in solar.
Social enterprises an untapped partner for councils: analysis
New paper finds ‘social procurement’ could enable local governments to achieve efficiencies in core service delivery while helping community enterprises realise development goals.
Council’s bid to combat domestic violence shelter shortage
Randwick Council has announced a plan to allocate affordable housing units to reduce the pressure on shelters, becoming the latest local government to help tackle domestic violence.
‘Crisis’ at the kerbside: groups seek federal action on waste, recycling
Recycled content would be a mandated component of government infrastructure projects under a new national plan put forward by the waste and recycling sectors.
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