COVID-19 is challenging many conventions within urban development across the globe.
Tag: COVID-19
Sydney’s biggest council bleeds $1.7m
Blacktown City Council is fighting to keep jobs and services as COVID-19 bites.
Parking rangers deliver Meals on Wheels
It’s not often that a parking officer is able to put a smile on someone’s face.
COVID-19 raises corruption concerns
The WA corruption watchdog has slammed a departmental investigation of cash-for-public-housing allegations.
RFS chief Fitzsimmons to head new disaster agency
NSW Rural Fire chief Shane Fitzsimmons will head a new state disaster agency.
45,000 council jobs in the balance as local govt sidelined
Councils say they are being left out of the Commonwealth’s coronavirus stimulus and support measures.
Policy making in the time of coronavirus
Leading policy theorist Professor Marc Stears shares his thoughts on the challenges posed by coronavirus.
Landmark deal sees integration of private, public health systems
Private hospitals have agreed to integrate with the public health system to provide a unified COVID-19 response.
Digital neighbourhood intelligence offers way forward
Digital community intelligence can help local government respond as the world stares down a global pandemic.
Aus Post turns medicine courier in battle againt COVID-19
Australia Post will use its express post network to provide a contactless pharmacy home delivery service.