Keeping tabs on graffiti, potholes or dumped rubbish has become easier for a number of local governments using a new mobile application that provides improved communication with citizens.
2 July, 2018
Assertive outreach services and a new social impact investment are among the elements of a $1 billion homelessness package to be included in NSW’s budget today.
18 June, 2018
New and emerging technologies are helping councils to predict risk within infrastructure assets and improve accountability and service delivery.
18 June, 2018
One of Australia’s foremost public transport experts has called for greater local government involvement in Australia’s public transport system.
15 June, 2018
Queensland is set to reform its process for allocating grants to councils with the State Government providing $4.5 million to tackle the long-running issue in its budget this week.
15 June, 2018
A project that engaged various community stakeholders in the design of a new park is among the public works that have been recognised for innovation and leadership.
12 June, 2018
Infrastructure executives say more investment in rail in regional Victoria is needed to help tackle Melbourne’s unprecedented urban growth.
11 June, 2018
Software that forecasts infrastructure deterioration and data analysis that reviews processes are among the tools helping local governments to improve asset management.
11 June, 2018
As Australian governments and private enterprise partners on a multi-billion dollar infrastructure pipeline, it’s incumbent we reduce the likelihood of cost overruns, writes Paul Sullivan.
7 June, 2018
Cities are expanding upwards and downwards, as well as outwards. With urban density also increasing, moving people efficiently around the city, often using ageing infrastructure, is quite a challenge, write Andrea Connor and Donald McNeill.
5 June, 2018
Infrastructure, financial sustainability and health and safety are the greatest risks for local government, according to a new analysis that finds many councils are failing to adequately prepare.
5 June, 2018
Consistent, evidence-based policies across state and local governments are essential to creating healthy communities, new research shows.
17 May, 2018
The Commonwealth should link its budget’s infrastructure investment to its innovation agenda to ensure new technologies are used to reduce construction and maintenance costs, analysts say.
10 May, 2018
Regional local governments are disappointed with the lack of increases to financial grants while metropolitan councils feel the budget is silent on growing population, expert says.
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