The NT government has been accused of failing to consult with councils on a proposal to replace them with First Nation Governments.
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Qld councils release hit list of housing roadblocks
Queensland councils have identified the biggest bottlenecks preventing the development of almost 600,000 sites zoned for new homes.
Space industry boss quits after 3 months in the job
Maria MacNamara is stepping down as CEO of Australia’s peak space industry body.
MAV launches innovation lab
MAVlab aims to help local governments innovate and harness evolving technologies.
Councils vote against review of native title
A motion to confirm that mainstream laws apply to native title land has been voted down by councils at ALGA’s National General Assembly.
Coalition says it won’t restore FAGs to 1% if elected
The coalition says federal assistance grants should be tailored to the needs of individual councils.
Eight per cent of council assets in poor condition: report
A new report has found eight per cent of council-owned assets are in need of love – and money.
Qld councils celebrate ban on carbon capture in Great Artesian Basin
Queensland councils are celebrating following the state government’s ban on carbon capture and storage in the Great Artesian Basin.
Local councils to give evidence at federal sustainability inquiry
Investing in local councils will provide huge economic returns for the nation, ALGA says in a submission to a federal inquiry.
WA councils welcome long service leave reforms
WA says it has modernised long service leave provisions for local government employees.