Pole-mounted EV charging trialed in regional NSW

A pole-mounted EV charger has been installed in a mid north coast town to trial the feasibility of a roll out across regional NSW.

4 October, 2023

Council climate network gains new members, commercial partner

Western Sydney Councils and Bank Australia have joined the nation’s largest local government climate alliance

4 October, 2023

Public sector must prepare for mandated climate reporting

A new accounting standard could see the public sector having to report on climate governance.

29 September, 2023

NSW announces milestone in renewable energy network

The NSW government has lodged its first EIS to connect a renewable energy zone to the grid.

28 September, 2023

Victorian EV road charge system compared to Robodebt

A report has found a litany failures in Victoria’s implementation of its electric vehicles road-use levy, and compared it to Robodebt.

28 September, 2023

Asbestos course for council workers wins training award

A collaboration between business and LGNSW that produced an asbestos training program for council employees has recieved a state government award.

26 September, 2023

Supporting sustainable waste solutions for First Nations councils

A remote Qld council will get $3m to improve waste management in line with the government’s First Nation sustainable waste strategy.

25 September, 2023

NSW dumps plan to raise Wyangala dam

NSW won’t go ahead with plans to raise the Wyangala Dam saying the project is financially unviable and environmentally unsound.

13 September, 2023

The secrets of successful cities

US global cities expert James Moore shares his thoughts on cities, urban density and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.

12 September, 2023

Councils recognised for outstanding climate initiatives

Councils from around Australia have been recognised at an awards night for outstanding climate initiatives.

11 September, 2023

NSW budget to fund $1b Energy Security Corporation

The NSW budget fund a $1 billion Energy Security Corporation, and provide $800 million to speed the transition to renewable energy.

7 September, 2023

ALGA to ask councils for data on assets

ALGA will be contacting councils asking for data for an update of the National State of the Assets report.

6 September, 2023

Supercharge for regional community batteries plan

Plans to build community batteries across 18 council areas in regional Victoria have received a  boost with funding for a business case.

6 September, 2023

NSW to consider extending life of Eraring power plant

The NSW government has accepted a recommendation to consider extending the life of the Eraring coal-fired power station beyond 2025.

5 September, 2023