NT takes action to resolve all land claims
The Northern Territory government is moving to finalise all land claims as part of a sweeping Aboriginal action plan.
17 April, 2019
Environment
Inside Europe’s biggest local government conference
An Australian delegate discusses key takeaways from Europe’s biggest gathering of local government professionals.
15 April, 2019
Council fearful for future of historic wharf
A Sydney council is fighting to save a century-old relic of Australia’s early coal trade from destruction.
12 April, 2019
Murray Darling fish kill requires policy rethink
Governments need to reconsider Murray Darling Basin management policies following a recent mass die-off of fish, an expert says.
11 April, 2019
Australia’s top ten solar-powered suburbs
Queensland is home to the nation’s most solar-friendly houses, according to a new report.
8 April, 2019
Councils’ olive leaf for tree disputes
A tree management expert says councils can help mediate tree disputes before they end up in court.
4 April, 2019
Why the Budget let us down: ALGA
The president of Australia’s local government peak tells Government News why councils feel let down by the federal budget.
4 April, 2019
Second Australian council goes fully renewable
The City of Sydney has followed the lead of Melbourne to commit to 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2030.
1 April, 2019
Townsville hailed for floods clean-up
The national peak waste recovery body has praised Townsville council’s mammoth floods clean up effort.
28 March, 2019
NSW council a climate change crash test dummy
A sea-battered NSW council area has set a climate change precedent for state and local government.
28 March, 2019
WA seeks experts to manage ancient rock art
WA has launched a program to protect the world’s largest rock art collection from industry and shipping emissions.
28 March, 2019
Sydney Water’s anti-leak pipe dream
An acoustic system that can locate spy submarines is being adapted to test a leak detection system for Sydney’s water network.
26 March, 2019
Growing call for use of recyclables in roadworks
The recycling industry is urging the state government to mandate the use of recyclables in public roadworks.
21 March, 2019
‘Era of disasters’ poses challenge for governments
Experts are urging governments to act swiftly in response to the threat of coastal inundation and other climate change-related disasters.
16 March, 2019
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