Commonwealth buyers will have to meet new targets on Indigenous contracts.
Author: Judy Skatssoon
Climate change: the most at-risk local government areas
Australia's local government climate change hot spots - how do you fare?
New commissioner a ‘historic’ milestone
Legislation has been introduced to establish a powerful Ageing and Disability Commissioner in NSW.
South Gippsland to face Commission of Inquiry
The Victorian Government has ordered a Commission of Inquiry into South Gippsland Council.
Council code of conduct cracks down on gifts, bullies
A new code of conduct for NSW councils banning bullying and cracking down on gifts comes into force next month.
Council climate alliance puts heat on state, feds
Mayors from Australia’s council climate alliance have issued a joint statement calling for action from all levels of government.
Govt ‘too incompetent’ for digital health
Mistrust of the government's ability to manage digital infrastructure projects is turning people off My Health Record.
SA councils pledge to bolster vaccination
South Australian councils have signed an agreement with the state government to boost vaccination coverage across the state.
Logan City Council sacked after ‘unprecedented crisis’
An "unprecedented integrity crisis" has led the Queensland government to sack the entire Logan City Council.
Recruitment of powerful abuse commissioner underway
The NSW government is vetting candidates for the state's newly created Ageing and Disability Commissioner.