Category: Local

By Rob O’Brien The Victorian State Government has appointed a former detective to take charge of the investigation into Brimbank City Council. David Walker has been appointed by the Brumby…

By Staff Writer In their submission to the New South Wales Government’s draft sea level rise policy, the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW have called for clearer guidelines…

By Staff Writer   Further planning amendments to support bushfire rebuilding have been welcomed by the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV). The amendments were introduced by the Planning Minister Justin…

The West Australian Government has allocated $6.3 million for road funding in its Budget. Image: iStock. By Staff Writer West Australian councils have welcomed the State Budget commitment of $6.3…

By Angela Dorizas The Federal Government has removed legacy emissions generated by waste landfill from the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. The decision to exclude greenhouse gas emissions from waste deposited…

By Staff Writer The New South Wales Local Government and Shires Associations (LGSA) have welcomed a draft bill that will require councils to develop 10-year financial plans. Local Government Association…

Oil slick on Kawana Beach, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Photo: Doug Steley, Silver Image Photographics. By Rachel Borchardt Cyclone Larry, the Victorian bushfires and the oil spill off Queensland’s Sunshine Coast…

By Rob O’Brien The depth of the UK recession has been felt in local government with an estimated 670 council jobs lost in England over the last six months. Three in five…

Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking to recoup losses made from CDO investments. Image: iStock By Angela Dorizas Wingecarribee Shire Council in New South Wales has won the right to proceed…

By Staff Writer Local councils in New South Wales will be required to develop 10-year financial plans under draft legislation released by the State Government today. Under the proposed changes,…