Cycling infrastructure becomes economic imperative
Cycling infrastructure is becoming an economic imperative for local government areas and businesses in their district.
10 August, 2022
Environment
Council projects retrofit unused urban space as SkyParks
Planning authorities need to focus on repurposing existing urban spaces rather than constructing new buildings if they want to create sustainable cities.
10 August, 2022
NSW to open tender for firming infrastructure amid energy uncertainty
The NSW Government will open tenders for firming infrastructure as coal-fired power stations shut down.
1 August, 2022
Spectre of FMD spooks leading agricultural shire
Australia’s top livestock shire wants assurances against the threat of foot and mouth disease.
28 July, 2022
CSIRO chief outlines megatrends that will shape the future
Science holds the key to riding the approaching waves of disruption that will shape the nation’s future, CSIRO boss Larry Marshall says.
27 July, 2022
Proposed planning amendment gives councils more say in sustainable buildings
A coalition of Victorian councils has lodged a state planning amendment that will give them more power to require sustainability in new buildings.
25 July, 2022
SEQ councils in deal to develop autonomous air taxi service
Councils have entered a partnership with a global company for an electronic self-flying air taxi service.
21 July, 2022
Report finds wind, solar cheapest for energy
Analysis finds wind and solar are the cheapest source of energy generation and storage in Australia.
14 July, 2022
Flood-hit councils forced to rethink planning, infrastructure
Disaster-weary NSW councils are looking at a major rethink of the way they do infrastructure and planning after the latest extreme weather event.
12 July, 2022
Blue Mountains weighs visitor contribution for flood rebuild
City of Blue Mountains Council is considering introducing parking fees for visitors to raise money for flood repairs.
12 July, 2022
Tesla extends charging station deal with regional councils
Griffith Council in regional NSW is extending a deal with electric car maker Tesla to provide EV charging stations in the CBD.
11 July, 2022
Sustainability, housing, top list for western Sydney councils
Sustainability measures and affordable housing are priorities for Western Sydney’s councils over the next four years.
4 July, 2022
Report looks at potential of playful parklets
Community parklets can activate public spaces and make urban areas more healthy and sustainable, a study has found.
30 June, 2022
Joel Fitzgibbon joins forest industry board
Joel Fitzgibbon will join the (AFPA) Board as an independent non-executive director.
16 June, 2022
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