By Staff Writer Canberra has been chosen as the host of Australia’s first electric vehicle infrastructure with a network to be completed within four years. Better Place Australia, the leading electric…
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Not enough being done to reduce emissions, says report
More stimulus is required to reduce carbon emissions, according to ALGA. By Rob O’Brien More stimulus measures should be directed towards reducing carbon emissions to keep Australia economically competitive, according to…
Newcastle, Carpentaria capture essence of innovation
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd addresses the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) in Canberra. By Rob O’Brien Interest raised by this years’ Local Government Awards shows a growing need in the…
Local government sets national agenda
Parliamentary Secretary for the Victorian Bushfires Reconstruction, Bill Shorten, and ALGA President Geoff Lake address the National General Assembly of local government. Image: Eddison Photographics. By Angela Dorizas Councillors and mayors…
Councils call for extra road funding
By Staff Writer The NSW Roads and Transport Directorate has called for more support from State and Federal Government to tackle the road and infrastructure backlog facing local councils. At…
Thanks for the funding, now let’s work together: MAV
By Staff Writer The Municipal Association of Victoria has welcomed State Budget commitments to key infrastructure programs and planning reform, but has called on the Brumby Government to work with…
Sunshine Coast backs state reforms
By Rachel Borchardt Changes to Queensland’s Local Government Act are long overdue and will make councils more transparent, according to Sunshine Coast Regional Council mayor Bob Abbot. He said the new…
Federal support for women in local government
By Angela Dorizas The Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) has received $23,000 in funding from the Federal Government in a bid to increase the participation of women in local…
Bligh unveils fresh, young cabinet
By Staff Writer Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has hand-picked her new Cabinet, adding eight new ministers. The selection of new ministers reflected her election commitment to renewing government, as half of the new…
Lead shipment will not threaten public health: WA Govt
By Angela Dorizas The West Australian Environment Minister Donna Faragher has assured anti-lead protestors that shipments of Magellan Metals’ products through Fremantle will not threaten public health. Earlier this week, protest…