Queensland, WA and the NT will experience temperatures 35°C-plus for more than six months of the year.
Category: Environment
Victorian councils’ wishlist
Investments are needed to help “build a resilient and sustainable Victoria”, says local government peak.
City of Sydney trials e-bike parking bays
Abandoned e-bikes have become as ubiquitous as shopping trolleys.
Councils unable to meet community expectations
Local governments are struggling to deliver expanding service obligations.
Councils want ‘big numbers’ from fed gov
The national peak body for local government in Australia has released its federal election funding priorities. They encompass five themes: housing infrastructure, community infrastructure, safer local roads, emergency management, and…
Entries open for local government awards
There are two new categories this year: affordable housing and outstanding rural and regional council.
Local government recognised for issue solving
Among the winners, Northern Grampians Shire Council and City of Moreton Bay.
NSW on course to becoming a wellbeing government
A wellbeing approach to policy considers the likely impacts decisions will have on future generations.
‘Bin butts’, say Western Sydney councils
One in three discarded fag ends can ignite grassy fuel.
New wind farms operational in Victoria
In October 2023, renewables met 49% of Victoria’s total monthly electricity generation – with wind power providing 23%.