Govt modelling shows temperatures set to rise across NSW

Even under a low emissions scenario, NSW can expect an additional 15 days above 35C each year by 2090, government projections show.

20 August, 2024

Victorian infrastructure set to fail as climate change bites: report

Victoria’s infrastructure will fail more often without adaptation to climate change, according to the state’s infrastructure advisory body.

23 April, 2024

15 councils participate in SA emissions reduction trial

A unique trial is equipping councils with tools and resources to drive down emissions and compete for extra federal funding.

14 April, 2024

Funding review needed for councils to fix ‘catastrophic’ roads damage: report

Severe weather events have caused ‘catastrophic damage’ to Australia’s road network, a new report says.

18 December, 2023

Council’s heat island study a first for eastern Sydney

City of Sydney is conducting a heat island-mapping study with the University of Western Sydney to help it prepare for hotter summers.

6 December, 2023

Productivity Commission told to focus on climate, energy

The federal government says it’s time for the Productivity Commission to play a bigger and more constructive role in the climate and energy space.

2 November, 2023

SA not there yet on climate change risk management, auditor says

The SA government has a way to go before it can say it’s managing climate change risk effectively, a new report says.

1 November, 2023

Council climate network gains new members, commercial partner

Western Sydney Councils and Bank Australia have joined the nation’s largest local government climate alliance

4 October, 2023

Public sector must prepare for mandated climate reporting

A new accounting standard could see the public sector having to report on climate governance.

29 September, 2023

Coastal Qld councils funded to fight rising sea levels

Ten coastal Queensland councils have received a collective $3.3 million to protect their communities from coastal erosion and rising seas.

31 August, 2023

MoG changes split NSW DPE

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment will be split into two new entities.

20 August, 2023

WA strategy aims to embed climate capability in public service

Climate change must be embedded into government decision-making, planning and procurement, WA’s new strategy says.

1 August, 2023

Council climate network signs first regional partnership

The Hunter JO is the first joint local government entity to enter into a regional climate partnership with the Cities Power Partnership.

13 July, 2023

Net Zero Authority a lifeline for regional councils

Councils have welcomed the announcement of a legislated Net Zero Authority, saying it will provide crucial support to local communities.

8 May, 2023