Category: Roads

By Lilia Guan   Local government president Mayor Yule told Government News  the issues facing NZ and Australian councils were similar.   “Both seek to have a better and more understood…

In a bid to ensure safety for motorists, Police Minister Neil Roberts said research had shown that unlicensed and unregistered motorists were three times more likely to be involved in…

By Phil Vasic regional director, Clearswift.   In the web world today, councils and agencies are facing a bewildering challenge, on one hand, there’s the intensely fast move towards transparency,…

Councils in the Eastern Riverina region of NSW have expressed their support for the Local Government and Shires Associations of New South Wales (LGSA) calls to discuss a review of…

The New South Wales Government has been issued a warning by Penrith Council to take action to ensure the City doesn’t run out of jobs.Penrith Council has warned the State…

The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has welcomed the Federal government’s $315 million relief package for disaster hit communities.   Treasurer Wayne Swan’s announcement of a $315 million relief…

Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has unveiled her new Cabinet, following the recent resignation of two senior ministers. The reshaped Cabinet included portfolio responsibilities for three new ministers as well as changes…

By Angela Dorizas Councils affected by recent disasters in Queensland have called on the Commonwealth to allow reconstruction of public infrastructure, such as water and sewerage facilities, to be paid…

Councils in South Australia have responsded to the appointment of two new State Government ministers. The Local Government Association (LGA) welcomed Bernard Finnigan to the role of State Local Government Relations…

In the lead up to the March State Election, the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) have set out their policy priorities. The LGSA have warned all political parties that councils…