Seventeen flood affected councils in south-east Queensland are eligible for disaster funding as torrential rain continues to hit the region.
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$180m renewable energy deal for NSW councils
A renewable energy deal worth almost $180 million will see 25 NSW councils being supplied electricity by three NSW solar farms.
Public servant sentenced for accessing immigration information
A former Department of Home Affairs employee accessed immigration information without authority more than fifty times to help a relative.
Natural disaster guide for NSW councils
The NSW Government is working closely with councils to help keep communities safe from natural disasters.
Councils thank retiring local government minister
Councils have thanked retiring local government minister Shelley Hancock for her service after she announced she’s quitting parliament.
Lack of whistleblower complaints prompts local government audit
Public sector whistleblowers made almost 1,000 reports to investigating agencies in NSW, according to the state’s Ombudsman.
Never a better time for local government to harness benefits of screen industry
The benefits that local and international film and television production can bring to a region have never been more profound.
‘Ideal public servant’ stole $22m from WA government
A former senior public servant with a penchant for expensive houses, racehorses and high living stole $22 million from the WA government.
Biggest reform to WA local govt announced
Under the proposed reforms, a new Local Government Inspector will be appointed to oversee complaints concerning CEOs.
NSW govt to review grants programs
The NSW Government will conduct a review into the administration of grants programs in NSW.