City of Sydney Council staff have been tasked with developing a new strategy to promote Sydney as a "world class" late night city. Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the new…
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Rockhampton Mayor wants recovery commitment
Rockhampton Regional Council has requested the Prime Minister not forget the region when distributing funds to aid in the recovering from "act of god". Mayor Brad Carter said the…
NSW Government grants councils funding for projects
Planning Minister Tony Kelly said projects being funded include the construction of elevated walkways through bushland; a scenic foreshore walk north of Sydney; access steps to a scuba diving location;…
LGSA rejects water utilities report
New South Wales councils have rejected key findings of Infrastructure Australia’s report into Local Water Utilities (LWU) and are “furious” at the lack of consultation. The Infrastructure Australia Report on…
Great Southern towns to receive facelifts
Local governments in Western Australia's Great Southern region will receive State Government grants to upgrade their streetscapes, roads and lighting. WA Minister for Regional Development, Brendon Grylls, announced the creation…
Coastal council blazes trail
Nambucca Shire Council has resolved to switch from owning and buying to outsourcing after a successful 12-month trial of Toyota Fleet Management services. The council received the first of its…
Smart infrastructure awards
The second annual Australian Smart Infrastructure Awards recognise technology-driven solutions to national infrastructure challenges. Hosted by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia and presented alongside the awards will be presented alongside the National…
MAV welcomes new Premier
By Angela Dorizas The election of Ted Baillieu as the new Premier of Victoria has been welcomed by the state's peak local government body. Former premier John Brumby yesterday conceded…
Community opportunity to shape regional rail link
Federal Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Anthony Albanese, said community representatives would play an important role in delivering the first major new rail line for metropolitan Melbourne in 80…
City of Sydney seeks more solar panels
By Lilia Guan Determined to reduce green house admissions by 70 per cent by 2030, the City of Sydney has proposed to install solar panels on its properties. …