Eco-friendly concrete – reforming a leading carbon culprit
Concrete is the major source of construction-related carbon emissions, but researchers are working to make it more environmentally friendly.
18 May, 2023Concrete is the major source of construction-related carbon emissions, but researchers are working to make it more environmentally friendly.
18 May, 2023New research shows that population growth is making councils less financially sustainable.
20 April, 2023A Canadian expert says Australia’s city planners need to prepare for drones, air taxis, micromobility and increased urban density.
3 April, 2023Councils are taking recycling into their own hands following the collapse of a national soft plastic recycling scheme.
16 February, 2023The public wants a wider role for local government than just providing basic services, but remains divided about whether councils should wade into contentious areas like LGBTQIA advocacy and the Australia Day debate.
15 February, 2023Can environmental health officers be better used by councils in planning for climate change at a community level?
8 February, 2023Public service gender targets may not be having the outcomes expected by governments, according to a surprising new study.
24 January, 2023A landmark UK collaboration between a public health consultant, a charity and a local council is reclaiming the streets for the community.
30 November, 2022About 70 government agencies and departments are signed up to a program administered by an LGBTQ advocacy group, raising concerns about the impartiality of public services.
17 November, 2022Resilient communities are built through investment in disaster prevention and mitigation via infrastructure, communication and data.
14 November, 2022Is the platform revolution turning what we thought we knew about smart cities on its head, and will it ultimately determine the future of urbanism?
25 September, 2022The public sector, once a pioneer of flexible work practices, risks being overtaken by the private sector.
31 August, 2022Councils around Australia will soon face FOGO mandates, with calls for all states and territories to come on board.
29 August, 2022Community parklets can activate public spaces and make urban areas more healthy and sustainable, a study has found.
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