Regions find success in migration programs

As the Morrison Government floats a plan to shift population growth beyond Sydney and Melbourne, Government News meets the regions attracting migrants.

8 November, 2018

Governments need ‘national agenda’ on ageism

Federal and state governments should appoint ministers for ageing while councils can drive age-friendly communities, a new campaign argues.

15 October, 2018

Health groups lobby candidates on climate impacts

Public health professionals campaign to make the health impacts of climate change an issue in the Wentworth by-election.

14 October, 2018

‘Just changing visa conditions’ won’t solve congestion

Development groups say ‘locally-led migration scheme’ would encourage migrants to live in the regions while experts say a population policy is needed.

11 October, 2018

Crackdown on ‘incremental creep of seniors’ housing’

Property developers slam NSW Government’s policy changes as a “pre-election scare campaign” against development.

7 October, 2018

Trial provides new way to home ownership for lucky few

A novel housing development that has helped social housing tenants become home owners could be replicated elsewhere, an evaluation of the initiative says.

4 October, 2018

Urban development at a ‘critical juncture’

Australia needs a national plan for the growth of cities and regions overseen by a minister, national chief planner and a new COAG council, parliamentary committee says.

20 September, 2018

Aged care ‘in urgent need of reform’

The role and responsibilities of all three levels of government in aged care will come into focus as the Commonwealth announces a Royal Commission.

18 September, 2018

Act now on health impacts of climate change: experts

Health professionals welcome a state plan addressing the health impacts of climate change.

17 September, 2018

Councils becoming active on housing: survey

More than half of local governments have a housing strategy or plan, according to new research that “challenges many preconceptions” around the role of councils in the area.

10 September, 2018

Project to explore localised warnings on killer heatwaves

Research showing that Melbourne and Adelaide have been hardest hit by severe heatwaves is turning now to a local government area analysis.

20 August, 2018

Councils offer aid to drought-stricken farmers

Councils in states worst affected by drought are providing support and aid to affected farmers and communities in the wake of one of the worst dry seasons in decades.

9 August, 2018

Push for accessible housing regulations

Campaign calls on Australian governments to introduce regulations mandating that new houses meet accessibility standards.

6 August, 2018

Governments partner on affordable housing initiative

A partnership launched by Newcastle City Council to tackle a worsening affordable housing shortage has been welcomed, while new research calls on councils to review planning approaches.

23 July, 2018