Data snapshot informs strategy

An unprecedented national picture of Australia’s freight and logistics supply chain could be on the horizon.

24 January, 2019

Need to improve procurement data ‘critical’

Experts warn UK governments of poor transparency around procurement of goods and services, echoing concerns in Australia.

21 January, 2019

Public housing under strain  

Latest report into government services shows high occupancy rates and rental stress among those receiving assistance.

21 January, 2019

Newer forms of engagement on the rise

Public meetings and submissions still dominate councils’ community engagement but emerging methods are becoming increasingly popular, research shows.

17 January, 2019

Audit finds gaps in councils’ asset systems

Local government must improve their asset management or risk increased management costs or lower service levels, auditor says.

14 January, 2019

Councils ‘punch above their weight’ on health

Local governments are playing a unique role in helping people to lead healthy lives, research shows.

13 December, 2018

NSW’s public housing shake-up welcomed

But community housing providers and local governments say national strategy on housing urgently needed.

10 December, 2018

Study probes impact of all-night transport

Rollout of 24-hour trains and busses sees Melbournians staying out longer but few reports of increased aggression or violence.

6 December, 2018

Governments must collaborate on bioenergy: report

The Commonwealth could generate regional jobs and reduce waste by stimulating Australia’s bioenergy sector, a new analysis says. 

4 December, 2018

Waste woes: call for incentives, tax changes

Australia’s waste and recycling sectors want environment ministers to commit to new policies and regulations at key meeting.

3 December, 2018

Climate inaction ‘threatens Australian lives’

Australian governments need to boost spending on infectious disease warning systems, doctors warn in a major report.  

2 December, 2018

Customer service model gains attention

A housing department’s new service centre is balancing the need to create a welcoming environment for sometimes challenging clients while maintaining staff safety.

29 November, 2018

Resources, data key to delivering parks

Partnering with universities could help local government meet the challenge of providing urban green space into the future, says researcher.

29 November, 2018

Avoid court over rate debts, councils told

Local government actions to recover unpaid rate debts make up almost a third of NSW’s local court civil matters.

26 November, 2018