Queensland’s councils have put forward tighter transparency regulations beyond those proposed by the state's corruption commission.
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Author: Georgia Clark (Georgia Clark)
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Aboriginal ranger jobs a boost for native land conservation
An indigenous ranger employment program in remote south-western Australia is tackling rural unemployment while rehabilitating native plants through traditional indigenous agricultural techniques.
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Research warns South Australia on rate cap
As an inquiry in Victoria hears evidence against rate capping, new research finds that the introduction of rate capping in South Australia could restrict council service delivery, cause infrastructure decay and result in higher charges for taxpayers.
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IT literacy: training to upskill public sector on the cloud
A new program aims to boost cloud computing skills in the public sector and upskill workers on data security as the Commonwealth’s transition to cloud-based infrastructure gains traction.
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Concerns over unsafe working conditions in prisons
A state-wide strike last week highlighted overcrowding within NSW prisons, the need to address recidivism, and a shortage of support services, an expert says.
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Kosciusko park set for tourism ‘transformation’
A $27 million plan to transform Kosciusko National Park into a leading tourism destination will see 46 kilometres of "the world’s best” walking trails developed at the iconic state park.
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Drought-ridden councils spearhead water collaboration
Faced with a dwindling water supply, Queensland’s agricultural powerhouse, the Lockyer Valley, is bouncing back through a unique council-led partnership.
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Local governance: data highlights training needs
As states like NSW overhaul professional development of councillors and mayors, new data has shed light on the training needs of elected representatives in Victoria.
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Concern for council powers in EPA shake-up
In a move criticised as weakening councils’ ability to challenge environmentally destructive logging, the NSW Government will transfer some of the EPA’s responsibilities for protecting native vegetation.
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Council’s bid to combat domestic violence shelter shortage
Randwick Council has announced a plan to allocate affordable housing units to reduce the pressure on shelters, becoming the latest local government to help tackle domestic violence.