Winners announced at LGNSW environment awards

The best local government environment initiatives have been recognised at LGNSW’s annual awards.

6 December, 2023

Council’s heat island study a first for eastern Sydney

City of Sydney is conducting a heat island-mapping study with the University of Western Sydney to help it can prepare for hotter summers.

6 December, 2023

Chief APS in-house consultants appointed

Former McKinsey consultant Andrew Nipe will lead the federal government’s new in-house function, Australian Government Consulting.

5 December, 2023

Translink exec to lead Queensland TMR

Transport strategist Sally Stannard has been appointed the new Director General of transport and main roads in Queensland.

4 December, 2023

Online tool supports investment in green hydrogen, iron and steel

An online tool created to support investment in Australian resource development has been extended to include green hydrogen, iron and steel. 

28 November, 2023

Rosemary Kayess appointed new Disability Discrimination Commissioner

Human rights lawyer Rosemary Kayess is Australia’s next Disability Discrimination Commissioner.

28 November, 2023

Taskforce to work with councils on modular social housing

A housing taskforce will work with NSW local councils to identify potential sites for modular social housing.

27 November, 2023

WA council’s FOGO cuts landfill by 20 per cent, boosts circular economy

City of Subiaco says its FOGO service is proving a winner for the environment and the community.

22 November, 2023

City of Melville appoints first female CEO

City of Melville in WA has appointed its first female CEO.

20 November, 2023

Funding for local roads set to double to $1b

Australia’s local government association has welcomed a major increase in funding for council-maintained roads.

20 November, 2023

Civica expands local government offerings with new acquisition

Civica has acquired a cloud-based venues management solution which it will offer to councils and local authorities.

15 November, 2023

Sustainability guide launched for rail sector

The Australasian Railway Association has released its first comprehensive sustainability guide for the rail sector.

14 November, 2023

Information Commissioner won’t seek third term

Angelene Falk won’t be seeking a third term as Australian Information Commissioner.

13 November, 2023

$130m announced for Bankstown Airport redevelopment

The owners of Bankstown Airport have announced a $130 million investment in its redevelopment.

8 November, 2023