By Adam Coleman New research in the UK has suggested that the financial crisis is placing pressure on local government’s ability to deliver services. Economic uncertainty and a rise in…
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King tide snapshots assist NSW councils
By Angela Dorizas Communities across the east coast got a glimpse of what our coastline will look like in 50-years time, when they experienced yesterday’s king tide – the highest…
Local government slams landfill levy increase
By Angela Dorizas The West Australian Government’s decision to increase landfill levies will lead to illegal dumping of waste in parks and reserves, the WA Local Government Association (WALGA) has warned….
SA receives $1.79 million to simplify DA processing
By Staff Writer The Federal Minister for Housing Tanya Plibersek has announced that South Australia has become one of the first states to sign an agreement with the Commonwealth for…
$400 million for rural WA councils
By Staff Writer Royalties for Regions, an initiative that will bring $400 million to regional local governments over the next four years, was officially launched by the WA Government today….
NSW councils put case to levy review
By Adam Coleman NSW local government representatives have met with Treasury officials to present their case that development contributions should not be reduced following a NSW Government-initiated review. The NSW…
LGSA calls for inquiry into election costs
By Staff Writer Local government has called on the NSW Premier to undertake an urgent Parliamentary Inquiry into the management and cost of the 2008 local government elections. The…
Summit gives green light to constitutional reform
By Angela Dorizas in Melbourne After three days of discussion and debate, the Local Government Constitutional Summit has reached a unanimous decision to reform the Australian Constitution. The Summit…
Final advice as summit prepares to vote
By Angela Dorizas in Melbourne After receiving final advice from federal politicians, political analysts and constitutional law experts, the Local Government Constitutional Summit has moved into the final stages of developing…
Councils warned on ‘loose cannon’ premiers
By Angela Dorizas in Melbourne Councils have been warned that their state and territory leaders may turn out to be "loose cannons" in their campaign for constitutional recognition. Speaking at…