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Urban development at a ‘critical juncture’
Australia needs a national plan for the growth of cities and regions overseen by a minister, national chief planner and a new COAG council, parliamentary committee says.
New gender council has local government in its sights
Independent body set to partner with councils to help get more women into elected and executive roles.
Waste, recycling solutions on show
Local government professionals will join with waste and recycling experts and specialists at an upcoming major event to discuss technologies and innovation.
Praise for state energy provider’s social procurement
Western Australia’s largest energy provider has announced it will provide employment to 70 workers living with a disability.
Australian urban transport ‘an unfolding disaster’
The botched way governments plan and deliver major infrastructure is contributing to other policy dilemmas like housing affordability and social mobility.
Next federal election will be fought ‘on local issues,’ say councils
Partnerships with local governments and an overhaul of funding are among 12 ways parties can deliver for local communities, according to a new campaign.
Aged care ‘in urgent need of reform’
The role and responsibilities of all three levels of government in aged care will come into focus as the Commonwealth announces a Royal Commission.
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‘Ground is shifting’ towards road pricing
Australia ‘wide open’ to damage from cyberattack
Bullying endemic in councils, Fair Work turns staff away
Next federal election will be fought ‘on local issues,’ say councils
New waste policy to include targets, performance reporting
Aged care ‘in urgent need of reform’
Governments slow on digital initiatives: survey
Urban development at a ‘critical juncture’
Councils welcome streamlined grants
Act now on health impacts of climate change: experts
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‘Body of work’ needed on slavery in supply chains
Experts say the Modern Slavery Act will significantly impact how governments and companies procure goods and services, so why aren’t more procurement managers ready?
When the threat recedes: helping communities recover
Government News meets the individuals working to determine how government can best support communities affected by disaster.
Libraries evolving to meet digital demands
Libraries are undergoing a historic digital transformation to meet community demands, but are challenged by a funding shortfall.
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Council takes the lead on ageing communities
As the tier of government that's closest to people, councils are uniquely placed to deliver age-friendly services and infrastructure, says City of Unley CEO Peter Tsokas.
Council adopts new approach to doing business
The City of Wyndham in Victoria is pioneering new ways of working and digital transformation as it responds to rapid population growth.
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Electrification is certain in the future vehicle fleet
We haven’t witnessed such changing times in the automotive business since the introduction of emissions laws in the 1990s, writes Allan Whiting.
Standards for data sharing in sight
Data sharing across agencies is a growing trend in Australian government, but even anonymised data can often be re-identified. A new Australian initiative aims to solve the problem.
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