Category: Roads

QLD tackles holiday road accidents

In a bid to ensure safety for motorists, Police Minister Neil Roberts said research had shown that unlicensed and unregistered motorists were three times more likely to be involved in…

Opinion: Managing information 2.0

By Phil Vasic regional director, Clearswift.   In the web world today, councils and agencies are facing a bewildering challenge, on one hand, there’s the intensely fast move towards transparency,…

Councils welcome funding for clean-up crews

The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has welcomed the Federal government’s $315 million relief package for disaster hit communities.   Treasurer Wayne Swan’s announcement of a $315 million relief…

Lucas takes on Local Government

Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has unveiled her new Cabinet, following the recent resignation of two senior ministers. The reshaped Cabinet included portfolio responsibilities for three new ministers as well as changes…

Premier backs disaster affected councils

By Angela Dorizas Councils affected by recent disasters in Queensland have called on the Commonwealth to allow reconstruction of public infrastructure, such as water and sewerage facilities, to be paid…

SA councils welcome two new ministers

Councils in South Australia have responsded to the appointment of two new State Government ministers. The Local Government Association (LGA) welcomed Bernard Finnigan to the role of State Local Government Relations…

Councils list election demands

In the lead up to the March State Election, the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) have set out their policy priorities. The LGSA have warned all political parties that councils…