Queensland clashes with Gillard over Bruce Highway funds

By Paul Hemsley The Queensland government has slammed the Gillard government’s plan to fund the flood-proofing of the state’s Bruce Highway, labelling it an “election year stunt” that has no additional funding beyond the amount that the government was already expected to spend. The Bruce Highway is a major road that extends 1,700km from Cairns […]

Albo returns to Local Government

By Julian Bajkowski Prime Minister Julia Gillard has rewarded Anthony Albanese, one of the key protagonists in the attempt to unseat her, with the Local Government and Regional Development portfolio as fresh uncertainty over the prospect of a referendum to guarantee federal funding for councils grows. In an announcement on Monday, Ms Gillard said that […]

Procurement simplified for state rail link

Improved outcomes from simpler procurement for the Moreton Bay Rail Link will come from managing the project by one agency instead of two. The project delivery will be brought under a single entity with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads and the principal for the contract. Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister, Scott […]

Feds support trigen at Green Square

By Paul Hemsley Trigeneration energy networking at the City of Sydney’s Green Square transformation project has received federal government financial support. The Department of Infrastructure and Transport will provide $3.75 million under the $20 million Liveable Cities program to help fund the trigeneration energy system installation for the Green Square Town Centre. Following a $100 […]

Lord Mayors welcome draft of a national urban policy

By Lilia Guan   Capital City Lord Mayors have been given notice from the Federal Government a draft National Urban Policy will be released by the end of this year.   The National Urban Policy was originally announced over a year ago, by then Minister for Local Government, Anthony Albanese.   Included in the finished […]

ELECTION 2010: Local government seeks response to election demands

By Angela Dorizas In the lead-up to the Federal election, the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has reminded major parties to consider its ten-point plan of local government policy priorities. The document outlines local government’s demands of both major political parties, including a review of local government revenue, continuation of the Regional and Local Community […]

ELECTION 2010: Councils back high speed rail

By Angela Dorizas The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW have welcomed the Government's election commitment to investigate the feasability of a high speed rail line connecting Melbourne and Brisbane. Minister for Infrastructure, Anthony Albanese, announced last week that a re-elected Labor Government would undertake a detailed feasibility study to determine the economic viability […]

Australia’s first aircraft noise ombudsman

By Angela Dorizas Federal Minister for Transport, Anthony Albanese, has announced the creation of Australia’s first independent aircraft noise ombudsman. Following on from the Government’s national aviation white paper released last year, Ron Brent has been appointed to the position of independent Aircraft Noise Ombudsman. In an address to the Aviation Outlook Conference on Wednesday, […]

A vote for local government

By Angela Dorizas It has been a long battle for local government in its quest to be included in the Australian Constitution. But at last the campaign has gained momentum, with the Federal Government and Coalition publicly backing the drive for reform. In June, the Federal Government reaffirmed its support for constitutional change, with the […]

Brewarrina and Byron awarded for excellence

Brewarrina and Byron shire councils in New South Wales have received a National Award for Excellence in the National Local Government Awards. The Awards were announced on Thursday by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese at the Australian Council of Local Government dinner, held at Parliament House. Brewarrina Shire Council was awarded […]

ALGA releases election demands

Australian Local Government Association president, Cr Geoff Lake.  Image: Eddie Misic.   By Angela Dorizas The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has launched its ‘10-point plan’ of local government policy priorities. ALGA president Geoff Lake presented the document to Federal Minister for Local Government, Anthony Albanese, at the national general assembly of local government in […]

Federal funding for constitutional reform

Federal Minister for Local Government, Anthony Albanese.  Image: Eddie Misic. By Angela Dorizas The Federal Government has reaffirmed its support for constitutional recognition of local government, announcing a funding commitment of $250,000 towards the campaign. Speaking at the Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly in Canberra today, Minister for Local Government, Anthony Albanese, said the […]

Councils debate population, participation and productivity

By Angela Dorizas More than 700 mayors and councillors from across Australia met in Canberra today for the annual Australian Local Government Association’s National General Assembly. The conference brings together a number of leaders and experts exploring the theme of ‘Population, Participation and Productivity’. Delegates will debate a number of motions submitted by councils, including […]

Federal funding for WA local government reform

Local governments in Western Australia will receive $2.3 million in federal funding to assist with reform projects. Federal Minister for Local Government, Anthony Albanese, said the funding will be provided through the $25 million Local Government Reform Fund to support transition groups established by the WA Government.   The $2.3 million will fund two projects […]

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