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

Electric vehicle charging network a high national priority

Australia needs to get a nationwide charging network in place to respond to the expected increase in electric vehicles.

13 March, 2019

NSW election ‘pivotal’ for local government

The NSW election will be a pivotal one for local government, the head of the state’s peak body for councils says.

11 March, 2019

Victorian councils launch bid to fix ‘broken’ recycling system

Victorian councils are urging the state to reinvest more than $500 million from the landfill levy.

11 March, 2019