By Staff Writer Queensland is receiving the smallest share of federal funding since the Rudd Government took office, independent analysis for the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has shown….
Category: Roads
Ken Henry floats congestion tax
By Angela Dorizas The review of Australia’s tax system may include a proposal to replace petrol taxes with congestion charging, according to Treasury secretary Ken Henry. In his speech to…
WA gets cycling infrastructure boost
By Rob O’Brien Cyclists in Western Australia have been boosted by news that the Rudd Government will invest more than $2.8 million in 16 cycling infrastructure projects in the state….
SA moves on waste reforms
By Staff Writer South Australian councils will be prevented from charging a single annual service charge for waste collection regardless of whether properties get the benefit of the service at…
Councils to receive record funding
By Staff Writer Local government bodies across Australia will receive record funding through the Australian Government’s Financial Assistance Grants program. Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government,…
Councils seek share of road tax revenue
By Staff Writer Local government has called on the Commonwealth to include local roads in any future road and transport tax reform. The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) said it wants…
Canberra to host first electric car infrastructure
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…
Qld in need of more financial support: LGAQ
By Staff Writer Queensland councils are facing massive and unique financial burdens due to State Government legislation, rapid population growth and maintaining 152,000 kms of council roads, according to the…
Investment sign of a ‘healthy partnership’: LGAs
By Rob O’Brien Local government associations have come together to praise the Federal Governments new $245 million investment in community infrastructure and reform initiatives. The Prime Minister Kevin Rudd revealed…
Discount route for Townsville developers
By Penny Langfield Townsville City Council is attempting to entice developers with an innovative new scheme that offers a discount on recently introduced infrastructure charges. For a number of years…