Queensland Minister for Main Roads and Local Government Warren Pitt said he will not stand in the next election. By Angela Dorizas Queensland Minister for Main Roads and Local Government…
Category: Roads
UK council gets a primetime grilling for planning decision
By Rob O’Brien Rarely are Australian councils subjected to brutal scrutiny on television, but a tale of caution has now emerged from the UK. A show that purports to…
Brumby announces Royal Commission into bushfire disaster
By Angela Dorizas The escalating death toll from the Victorian bushfires, currently standing at 173, has prompted Premier John Brumby to announce a Royal Commission into Australia’s deadliest natural disaster….
States and territories ready to spend
By Angela Dorizas The Rudd Government’s $42 billion economic stimulus package has received strong support from the states and territories. The New South Wales Premier Nathan Rees said he was…
Public servants recognised for achievement
By Adam Coleman Public servants from around the country are among those recognised in the Australia Day honours list 2009, announced yesterday. The highest public sector honour went to former…
NSW councils put case to levy review
By Adam Coleman NSW local government representatives have met with Treasury officials to present their case that development contributions should not be reduced following a NSW Government-initiated review. The NSW…
$4.7 billion for infrastructure, education and business
By Adam Coleman The Rudd Government has announced a $4.7 billion investment in the nation’s road, rail, and education infrastructure, along with changes to the tax system to stimulate the…
Cycle paths solution to Sydney transport: LGA
By Staff Writer The Federal Government should help fund the construction of cycle paths across Sydney would take pressure off the transport system and improve the safety and health of…
Councils welcome regional $85 million
The NSW Government’s $85 million regional assistance package, including funding for local libraries, broadband internet connection and infrastructure, could help invigorate country communities, according to the Shires Association of NSW….
Infrastructure Australia denies reports of $600 million for councils
Infrastructure Australia has denied reports in the national media that the Federal Government planned to fast-track “up to $600 million in spending on small infrastructure projects such as local roads…