Local government has emerged with some wins out of the federal budget but the peak national body for councils says funding falls short.
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Author: Georgia Clark (Georgia Clark)
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Warnings over pushback on consumer data right
The nation’s largest consumer organisation has warned about a My Health-style consumer pushback against proposed consumer data right laws.
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Second Australian council goes fully renewable
The City of Sydney has followed the lead of Melbourne to commit to 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2030.
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Government takes on EU-style e-invoicing
Australia and New Zealand have established a trans-Tasman Electronic Invoicing Board to set the scene for for government e-invoicing.
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Economist’s Budget plea: ‘don’t forget the states’
A leading economist has called for the intergovernmental agreement on financial arrangements to be revived.
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Public sector workers recognised for bravery
Australian paramedics, police, SES workers and firefighters are among the recipients of this year's Bravery Awards.
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Seattle’s lessons on liveable localities
Seattle's transport mastermind explains how the city is balancing unprecedented growth with a thriving, liveable locality.
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20-minute suburbs: Australia’s walking-friendly cities
A new type of suburb is set to appear as Melbourne moves towards the 20-minute neighbourhood.
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Claims of ‘secrecy’, misused funds in transport projects
Melbourne and Sydney transport projects have been plagued by ropey estimates and lack of scrutiny, a conference has heard.
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Growing call for use of recyclables in roadworks
The recycling industry is urging the state government to mandate the use of recyclables in public roadworks.