Ken Livingstone was elected Mayor of London in 2000 and was responsible for a number of sustainable urban planning initiatives, including the controversial congestion charge. He was also a key…
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Rees nominates new ICAC chief
By Staff Writer The NSW Premier has unveiled the man to take the helm of the corruption watchdog after the tenure of the Hon. Jerrold Cripps comes to an end in November….
Melbourne gearing up for seniors festival
By Staff Writer Big Day Out, Laneways and Splendour in the Grass – the list of festivals targeting Australians youth are endless. But come October one of Australia’s largest senior…
Local government responds to WA Budget
The West Australian Government has allocated $6.3 million for road funding in its Budget. Image: iStock. By Staff Writer West Australian councils have welcomed the State Budget commitment of $6.3…
CMC warns of complacency on corruption
By Rob O’Brien The biggest threat of corruption is through public sector complacency, the head of the Queensland Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) has said. In announcing its line-up…
Ombudsman slams ‘dysfunctional’ Brimbank
By Rob O’Brien Brimbank City Council has been slammed as “dysfunctional”, riddled with bullying and influenced by non-elected members with criminal pasts, in a report by the Victorian Ombudsman…
WA councils campaign for grain rail upgrade
West Australian councils have backed an industry campaign for an immediate upgrade to the State’s grain freight rail network. Launched by WestNet Rail, with support from Cooperative Bulk Handling, Australian…
Suburban sprawl a poor option, says planning expert
By Rachel Borchardt in Brisbane An obsession with suburban developments is “building-in poverty” across Australian cities, according to one of the nation’s most respected urban planners. Professor Rob Adams, director…
WA councils campaign for grain rail upgrade
By Staff Writer West Australian councils have backed an industry campaign to upgrade the state’s grain freight rail network. Launched by WestNet Rail and supported by Cooperative Bulk Handling, Australian…
Councils take anti-lead protest to Parliament House
"The message of the meeting was very clearly ‘no lead through Fremantle’." City of Fremantle Mayor Peter Tagliaferri. By Angela Dorizas West Australian councils will take their protest to the…