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.
Qld public sector still struggling with cyber responses despite investment
The Queensland public sector has invested in cyber resilience but government entities still aren’t as prepared as they need to be.
Report slams ‘tick and forget’ approach to consultants
NSW government agencies and consulting services have a ‘tick and forget’ culture in regard to conflicts of interest, a report says.
NSW releases housing targets for 43 councils, eastern LGAs to carry onus
NSW has released carrots and sticks to get 43 councils to build more housing.
Privacy report recommends dragging Tasmania into the present
A law reform report says it’s time for Tasmania to join the rest of the country in making revenge porn an offence.
Interim Games post for former Sunshine Coast CEO
Emma Thomas has been appointed as the Interim CEO of the body tasked with delivering venues for the Brisbane Olympics.
New Queensland fire truck to run on vegetable oil
The Queensland fire service has launched an Australia-first trial of a low emissions truck run on treated vegetable oil.
NSW to go after consultants in state budget
The NSW government has flagged measures to slash spending on consultants in next month’s state budget.
Time for public sector procurement to go green, think tank says
Greening public sector procurement offers a key opportunity for governments to hit decarbonisation targets, a public policy think tank says.