Councils once again at loggerheads with state over planning reforms
In what’s becoming a familiar refrain in other states across Australia, WA councils say they are being sidelined from development approvals.
23 October, 2023In what’s becoming a familiar refrain in other states across Australia, WA councils say they are being sidelined from development approvals.
23 October, 2023WA’s peak local government body has hit the road with an initiative to encourage regional councils to transition their fleets to electric.
5 October, 2023WA councils have signed an agreement guaranteeing them 20 per cent of revenue from vehicle licence fees.
18 September, 2023Former WALGA chief Ricky Burges has been appointed Chair of WA’s Great Southern Development Commission.
23 August, 2023Financial reporting for local government in WA will be simplified starting from next month with the introduction of standardised templates.
16 June, 2022More than 40 West Australian councils have signed an agreement to move to 100 per cent renewable energy.
10 December, 2021West Australian councils are signing up to what will be the nation’s biggest local government collaboration to purchase renewable energy.
11 October, 2021WALGA is developing a safety rating tool to help councils prioritise investment in road works
30 August, 2021The process for council amalgamations in WA needs to be reviewed, according to a report.
10 August, 2020All WA councils are getting free access to a procurement platform to help drive COVID recovery.
23 April, 2020Councils have been thrust into a front line role in the coronavirus response.
15 March, 2020Transport department and councils criticised in report.
14 October, 2015Minister backs away from inquiry but wants discussion.
11 August, 2015Funding sinks to unprecedented lows.
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