$47m for drought-affected councils

An additional 52 councils will receive up to $1 million in federal drought funds

29 January, 2020

‘Golden century’ for NSW infrastructure

The NSW government has boosted its infrastructure budget by $4 billion.

12 December, 2019

Fire recovery expert to work with councils

A bushfire coordinator for NSW and other appointments in and around government.

11 November, 2019

Millions in drought assistance for councils

Drought affected councils have received a multi-million dollar windfall from the federal government’s $1 billion drought package.

7 November, 2019

Report wants ‘all options’ for water security

Water stakeholders want dams, desal, restrictions and recycling to be part of future planning.

6 October, 2019

Rural councils join to tackle water shortage

Five Queensland councils have launched an ‘unprecedented’ new campaign to tackle a critical water shortage.

9 August, 2019

Murray Darling to get water theft sheriff

The government has announced plans to appoint an Inspector-General to tackle water theft in the Murray Darling.

1 August, 2019

Water method a game-changer for drought management

Researchers say a new automated method of ground water monitoring will improve drought management.

22 May, 2019

Partnership powering councils’ climate change action

A not-for-profit initiative supporting local government efforts to reduce emissions and adopt clean energy has been ‘overwhelmed’ by the interest from councils.

23 July, 2018

Drought-ridden councils spearhead water collaboration

Faced with a dwindling water supply, Queensland’s agricultural powerhouse, the Lockyer Valley, is bouncing back through a unique council-led partnership.

16 April, 2018

Drought relief double dip cops Katter blast

FAG forward funding hypocritical robbery.

28 April, 2015