NSW SES Chief Carlene York will retire next month after making her mark as the first woman to lead a NSW emergency service.
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Queensland councils revolt against ‘unaffordable’ flood insurance premiums
LGAQ says residents are facing unfair flood insurance hikes despite councils investing in flood mitigation.
WA considers giving mayors power to gag disorderly councillors
WA wants to introduce standardised statewide procedures to deal with disorder during council meetings.
Temporary Reconstruction Authority appointment criticised
NSW Deputy Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has been appointed to act as CEO of the NSW Reconstruction Authority.
Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp to bow out after six years
Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp will bow out before the next local government election to pursue new opportunities.
NSW SES pilots ‘next level’ weather sensing technology
The NSW SES has partnered with UTS in a world first project to investigate whether 5G networks can help predict extreme weather events.
Another report finds local government falling down on cyber security
Yet another report says NSW councils are exposing themselves to malicious activity by failing to manage cyber risks.
Qld celebrates success of refund scheme with 8 billion bottles returned
The Queensland government says 8 billion containers have been returned since it launched a refund scheme almost six years ago.
Port of Newcastle privatisation could cost NSW $4.3b
Privatising the Port of Newcastle has created a potential $4.3 billion liability for NSW, the Treasurer says.
Report finds failings all round in Victoria’s Commonwealth Games debacle
Victoria wasted almost $600 million on its bungled Commonwealth Games bid, the auditor has found.