Trial provides new way to home ownership for lucky few

A novel housing development that has helped social housing tenants become home owners could be replicated elsewhere, an evaluation of the initiative says.

4 October, 2018

Meet the couple campaigning for bike-friendly cities

Australia should follow the Dutch and embrace cycling as a means to tackle congestion and boost health outcomes, say the Canadian authors of a new book.

1 October, 2018

Accelerator to help innovators access government contracts

Like their international counterparts, Australian governments at state and federal level are moving to ensure their procurement can benefit start-ups.

27 September, 2018

Councils can lead on sustainable transport: report

Low emissions fleets and better cycling and walking infrastructure are among the ways local government can tackle transport pollution.

26 September, 2018

City of the future: councils lead the way

Local governments on the forefront of smart city approaches are realising the power of data to inform service delivery and long-term planning.

24 September, 2018

Poor benchmarking hinders service innovation

A lack of sector data and executive and councillor support for business improvement are among the barriers to improving how councils deliver services, audit shows.

24 September, 2018

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.

20 September, 2018

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.

18 September, 2018

Governments slow on digital initiatives: survey

Not engaging fully with potential partners and a lack of digital skill in the workforce among the barriers to digital progress in government.

17 September, 2018

Act now on health impacts of climate change: experts

Health professionals welcome a state plan addressing the health impacts of climate change.

17 September, 2018

New waste policy to include targets, performance reporting

Australia would reduce its total waste by 10 per cent per capita by 2030 if proposals for a revised national waste policy are adopted.

13 September, 2018

‘Ground is shifting’ towards road pricing

Australia could be on track to adopt a user-pays system for roads, with senior bureaucrats and economists saying momentum for reform is ‘beyond doubt.’

13 September, 2018

ACT emergency services create world-first bushfire map

An Australian-developed tool provides detailed assessments at the property level to better inform residents about risk, potentially transforming bushfire preparedness.

10 September, 2018

Councils becoming active on housing: survey

More than half of local governments have a housing strategy or plan, according to new research that “challenges many preconceptions” around the role of councils in the area.

10 September, 2018