Investment NSW will be transferred to the Premier’s Department from July.
15 councils participate in SA emissions reduction trial
A unique trial is equipping councils with tools and resources to drive down emissions and compete for extra federal funding.
Qld council welcomes progress on massive battery system
Moreton Bay City Council has welcomed the announcement that construction of one of the state’s biggest battery systems is set to begin.
NSW releases consultation paper on emergency services levy
The NSW government has released a consultation paper as it seeks to reform the state’s Emergency Services Levy.
ICAC drops investigation into dumped minister
The state corruption commission has dropped its investigation into whether a former NSW minister failed to declare a conflict of interest.
icare CEO announces resignation
Richard Harding will quit as CEO of NSW government insurer icare, saying he wants to use his experience in a different way.
Research finds disconnect between apartment growth, transport
Research shows apartment growth in in Melbourne is outstripping growth in public transport.
Asbestos nightmare spreads to Victorian councils
Victorian councils have been ordered to revisit garden mulch supply contracts following the discovery of asbestos at metropolitan parks.
Council to install methane capture system at landfill site
A West Australian Council is installing a biogas system at an ageing landfill site which it says will capture and destroy greenhouse gases.
‘Local’ procurement turns out not to be so local, committee hears
NSW bureaucrats have been questioned about progress on the state government’s commitment to increase local procurement.