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The WA Department of Housing’s funding for remote Aboriginal communities suffers from poor oversight and a lack of coordination, an audit has found.

Approval questioned as Tiwi port storms ahead

There is controversy over a $130 million deep sea port in the Northern Territory, after claims that the project went ahead despite having no environmental approval.

Jobs and services risk seen in NSW power change

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has told NSW energy companies to charge less, in a move some say could cost thousands of jobs.

Awards mark excellent local efforts

Standout achievers in local government have been recognised in the 2015 National Awards for Local Government.

Councils buoyed by new money

The Northern Territory Government has put forth its latest budget, which includes a range of new funds for the local government sector.

Councils call to end traumatic detention

Many Australian local government areas are calling out to be allowed to re-house refugees and asylum seekers in their towns.

Federal funding for key Indigenous efforts

The Federal Government has unveiled more than $10 million worth of new funding to help preserve Indigenous culture and keep Indigenous kids in school.

SA's highest-paying consider leaving LGA

Angry Adelaide councils are considering leaving the Local Government Association of South Australia, as they believe they are not getting any benefit from their fees.

Greens push for right to shut the gate

A Tasmanian Senate standing committee is reviewing a bill that gives landholders the right to refuse gas mining on their property.

More calls to restore drought dollars

Politicians and the agricultural industry are calling for the revival of a rebate scheme on water spending for drought-affected graziers.

Mine fire inquiry opening again

The Hazelwood mine fire inquiry will be re-opened to investigate the chance that smoke from the blaze caused premature deaths.

Abuse claim clouds Dutton's offer

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton appears in a new video spruiking the Cambodian solution to asylum seekers, while one of his most vocal opponents accuses him of torture.

Awards mark stunning local efforts

Big achievers in local government have been recognised in the 2015 National Awards for Local Government.

Last days for NGA motions

Time is running out to register motions for the big ALGA summit.

Leadership research gives tips to improve

New research has highlighted some key themes for good local government leadership.

Queensland money-counters compare notes

More than 200 senior local government figures are gathering in Brisbane to thrash out key issues affecting the financial sustainability of councils in Queensland.

Tassie council takes big green steps

One Tasmanian council is making bold moves to cut costs through renewable energy.

Reef leaders gather to share learning

Mayors and councillors gathered this week to share their knowledge and progress on sustainable development around the Great Barrier Reef.

Outback architecture fills local needs

A team of twelve architecture students have travelled to the remote Indigenous communities of Areyonga and Amoonguna in the Northern Territory to build much-needed structures for the local communities.