All but two of South Australia’s councils have opposed the state’s rate capping legislation, prompting speculation the plan is destined for failure.
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Author: Georgia Clark (Georgia Clark)
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When the threat recedes: helping communities recover
Government News meets the individuals working to determine how government can best support communities affected by disaster.
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Best and brightest councils in NSW celebrated
An app connecting residents to council is among the initiatives recognised as part of Local Government Week.
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New site for relaunched Government News
The new Government News website compliments the editorial team's focus on original news and in-depth features.
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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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Sydney’s new resilience strategy identifies key threats
Managing the impacts of population growth, terrorism threats and natural disasters are among the issues raised in the City of Sydney’s first-ever resilience strategy.
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Road pricing critical for Melbourne as population booms
Public transport experts are urging the City of Melbourne to adopt road pricing as a more equitable and efficient policy but say it’s crucial that revenue is invested in public transport.
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Governments partner on affordable housing initiative
A partnership launched by Newcastle City Council to tackle a worsening affordable housing shortage has been welcomed, while new research calls on councils to review planning approaches.
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Freight agency to coordinate government, industry
Shifting more freight to rail and working more closely with councils are key elements of the Victorian Government’s latest freight plan.
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States announce automated vehicle programs
Coffs Harbour and Armidale in NSW will be the first regional areas in Australia to host a fully automated vehicle trial, while Tasmania announces an electric vehicle program in local government.