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: Judy Skatssoon
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NSW Office of Local Government axed under restructure
The NSW government will abolish key agencies including Local Government and Environment & Heritage.
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Excavated light rail artefacts record first contact
A report has revealed the importance of an Aboriginal archaelogical find at the Sydney Light Rail construction site.
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Local government promised $1.1 billion for roads in budget
Local councils have welcomed the announcement of a $1 billion regional road funding package to be included in Tuesday’s federal budget.
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‘Generational change’ at Brisbane City Council
Adam Schrinner will replace Graham Quirk as Brisbane Lord Mayor.
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WA State Library buys letter penned by rocker Bon Scott
The WA State Library has paid $14,000 at auction for a letter by AC/DC frontman Bon Scott.
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NSW council a climate change crash test dummy
A sea-battered NSW council area has set a climate change precedent for state and local government.
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WA seeks experts to manage ancient rock art
WA has launched a program to protect the world’s largest rock art collection from industry and shipping emissions.
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Corruption whistleblower takes senior role at LGNSW
Appointments and moves in and around government in Australia.
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AG slams management of troubled defence projects
Defence is failing to properly manage under-performing projects, an Auditor General's report has found.