New deputy secretary role for NSW Aboriginal Affairs

The NSW government has appointed Shane Hamilton to the newly created role of Deputy Secretary of Aboriginal Affairs.

16 June, 2022

$1.2 billion green methanol and hydrogen proposal welcomed for Bell Bay

Tasmania’s decommissioned Bell Bay Power Station will be redeveloped into a $1.2 billion green methanol and hydrogen plant.

5 June, 2022

First electric truck for Newcastle

A NSW council is pushing forward with its transition to a zero emissions fleet with the unveiling of its first electric truck.

27 January, 2022

Finding sun-safe parks could soon be easier

It could soon be possible to find parks with ample shade and sun protection through your phone, thanks to new technology being developed by Queensland researchers.

20 January, 2022

New commissioner for NSW Fair Trading

Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.

16 December, 2021

Hydrogen-powered vehicle for Qld police

The Queensland Government has commissioned its first hydrogen-powered police vehicle.

13 December, 2021

NDIS app to help participants manage plan

A new app has been launched to help people on the National Disability Insurance Scheme to self-manage their plan.

10 December, 2021

Federal Government commitment to people with disability

A new strategy from the government will ensure that people with disability can participate as equal members of society.

3 December, 2021

More community awareness needed on recycled water: report

Recycled water could be a valuable resource if there was more community awareness surrounding it, according to the Victorian Auditor General.

22 November, 2021

Councils to receive $1b for infrastructure projects

Local councils across Australia will soon receive funding for priority community infrastructure projects.

15 November, 2021

Champion of mental health given leadership role

The Victorian Government has appointed its first Executive Director of Lived Experience.

11 November, 2021

Code modified to allow virtual meetings

Changes to meeting rules for NSW councils will open them up up to an online platform for councillors who aren’t able to attend in person.

31 October, 2021

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22 September, 2021

Credit card guidelines released for councils

NSW councils have new guidelines on credit card use and expenditure released by the state government.

13 September, 2021