By Angela Dorizas Federal politicians and public servants will no longer benefit from frequent flyer points when travelling by air, Finance Minister Lindsay Tanner has announced. The Government has introduced new arrangements…
Category: Land management
MAV slams ‘election-friendly’ budget
By Rob O'Brien The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has criticised the State Budget as falling well short of meeting the challenges faced by local government in preparing communities for…
Olivia’s touch a joy to communities and councils
By Rob O'Brien John Perkins recalls the motivation that drove him and his wife to establish a charity focused solely on delivering infrastructure in co-operation with councils. “We were heavily…
ACT first to divert TVs from landfill
The ACT Government is set to become the first jurisdiction in Australia to ban televisions from landfill, Chief Minister Jon Stanhope has announced. From April 27, televisions will be banned from landfill and…
Council to pay $155,000 for volcanic grasslands damage
By Rob O'Brien A council will have to amend its environmental planning processes and pay $155,000 towards the conservation of the Victorian Volcanic Plains after road works damaged grasslands protected…
Regional councils ranked top in Qld engagement report
Bigger is not necessarily better when it comes to citizen engagement with Queensland's regional councils among the highest achievers, according to a new report. New State Government data shows size doesn't…
Uganda offers refreshing solutions
Those in the Australian water industry were recently inspired by the stories of international experts, including two tales of remarkable transformation and innovative future vision. Penny Landfield reports. Twelve years…
Regenerating the green wedge shire
By Angela Dorizas Having spent more than a year recovering from Australia’s worst natural disaster on record, Nillumbik Shire Council finally has something to celebrate. The so-called Green Wedge Shire,…
Queensland looks to regions for future growth
By Angela Dorizas Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced a regionalisation strategy for the state to manage future growth. In her closing remarks to the Queensland Growth Management Summit, Ms…
Natural resource plan earns accolade
A State Government strategy to manage natural resources in South East Queensland has won a prestigous national planning award. The South East Queensland Natural Resources Management Plan 2009-2031 has won the…