Research finds Aussie cities fail to meet health and sustainability thresholds

Australian cities may be less likely to promote healthy and sustainable lifestyles than some lower-income global counterparts, research suggests.

12 May, 2022

Councils cautious about e-scooter trial

The peak body for local government in NSW has expressed some concerns after the state government announced a council-led trial of e-scooters.

28 April, 2022

NSW councils to participate in e-scooter trial

Councils across NSW will be invited to take part in a state-wide trial of e-scooters, joining other states.

28 April, 2022

New CEO puts Queensland Rail on track for 2032 Olympics

Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.

19 April, 2022

Agencies breached public sector ban on political advertising

Victorian government agencies defied a public sector ban on political advertising.

11 April, 2022

Yarra uses new technology in road pavement trial

A Melbourne council is trialing a road pavement technology designed to minimise urban flooding.

7 April, 2022

Path cleared to create six-city Sydney mega region

New legislation incorporates Newcastle, the Central Coast and Wollongong into a Sydney mega planning region.

4 April, 2022

$500m win for roads and community infrastructure

Councils have received $500m to deliver priority projects via the  Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program in the federal budget.

29 March, 2022

Disaster funding, roads top budget wish list for councils

Disaster funding is at the top of ALGA’s budget wish list, along with increased FAGs and more money for roads.

28 March, 2022

Budget to deliver $17.9b for road, rail projects

The federal budget will contain $17.9 billion for infrastructure projects, boosting the investment pipeline to more than $120 billion.

28 March, 2022

NSW announces net zero shore power plan for shipping precinct

The NSW government plans to build a shore-powered shipping precinct in Sydney that will allow berthed ships to plug into renewable energy.

21 March, 2022

Report finds almost 500 regional infrastructure gaps

A key report by Australia’s infrastructure advisory body has identified almost 500 regional infrastructure gaps.

17 March, 2022

New freight council launched in NSW

A new NSW Freight Transport Advisory Council will replace the Freight and Logistics Advisory Council and the Road Freight Industry Council.

14 March, 2022

Queensland ramps up bus driver safety

Queensland is stepping up protection for frontline workers on the state’s public transport network.

14 March, 2022