Category: Roads

By Staff Writer Local councils in New South Wales will be required to develop 10-year financial plans under draft legislation released by the State Government today. Under the proposed changes,…

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…

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…

By Staff Writer   A report prepared for the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has warned the future of child care is at a crossroads and governments must seize the…

The Federal Government has announced that a public-private company will build the fibre optic national broadband network. Image: iStock. By Angela Dorizas Councils across Australia have welcomed the Rudd Government’s plan…

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…

By Angela Dorizas The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has warned that an impending High Court challenge over the Rudd Government’s stimulus package bonuses would have a devastating impact on…

By Angela Dorizas Sydney coastal councils have called on the Commonwealth and states to partner with local government as it adapts to the impacts of climate change. The Sydney Coastal Councils Group (SCCG)…

By Staff Writer Councils across Australia have called for major road reform to ensure that local roads keep up with the demands of freight transport. Speaking at the Australian Roads…

By Angela Dorizas West Australian Local Government Minister John Castrilli has released Structure Reform Guidelines to assist local councils across the state as they consider how best to respond to…