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Foster care support workers spend more time “driving desks than visiting children”, the Royal Commission has heard.

Perth merger plan officially canned

The plan to merge Perth councils will finally go away this week.

Protest prohibition outlaws "things"

The West Australian Government wants to crack down on “radical” protests, but has copped serious criticism already.

Alliance takes anti-mine line to voters

Fighting against growing risks to farmland, native forests and water supplies will be the focus of the vocal Lock the Gate Alliance ahead of the upcoming NSW election.

Locals sink teeth into fluoride-free spree

A meeting in Lismore this week will discuss ways to stop the fluoridation of the local water supply.

Council building money maintained, Truss says

The Minister for Regional Development has rubbished claims about cuts to the Financial Assistance Grant programme.

Tiny town has burning urge for natural power

One regional shire will save millions by exploiting its local environment in a quest for power.

Council demands on table for big year ahead

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is continuing its campaign to restore millions of dollar in funding to the council sector.

Indigenous efforts get $860 million to help

The Federal Government has put up more than $860 million for the next round of the Indigenous Advancement Strategy’s (IAS) funding grants.

NSW takes big slice of tourist cake

New figures show visitors to NSW pump $53,000 into the State’s economy every second.

VLGA warns whallops on the way

The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) says there is a ‘triple whammy’ on the way for communities.

Outback magnetic divining takes off

Western Australian authorities are taking a peek at the state’s ancient underground waterways with the help of a giant magnet.

Big bridge fix to boost national moves

Federal Government money is set to improve freight productivity through dozens of major bridge upgrades.

Cyclone money for cheap freight help

Loans and subsidies have been announced that will keep cyclone-affected Queensland businesses moving.

Government posts waste dump wanted ad.

The Australian Government is back on the hunt for sites to build a national radioactive waste dump.

Heavy metal dust traced to Townsville Port

Dust contaminated with metals at levels above state and international benchmarks is falling onto playgrounds in Queensland, and a new study has traced it to the city’s port.

Council chiefs' sweet deal drops

SA Council CEO’s are paid more every year, but a new report shows the rate of their rises is decreasing.

Decades of neglect in bureaucratic boys' club

Ninety-five years ago, Australian Public Service bosses realised equal rights for women would transform the bureaucracy, and it was up to them to stop it.

Rate plan slammed for future job losses

Municipal associations in Victoria say they must be allowed to raise rates beyond the level of inflation, or jobs and services will be at risk.

Study counts Councils' cost of ignoring climate

Australian councils are struggling to meet the high cost of replacing infrastructure to meet extreme weather events such as cyclones and floods according to a local researcher.