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A Melbourne school has won a global award for its broad range of renewable energy measures.
New figure fades after ICAC bites
New South Wales Liberal MP Garry Edwards has been expelled from the party, following allegations of corruption.
Brain scans show mind-bending political lines
A new study may shed some light on why when politicians talk – those listening often tune out.
Councils take deep swig of new scheme
New South Wales councils are set to save millions in recycling costs while fighting back against environmental harm, with the introduction of a state-wide container recycling scheme.
Local re-write open for NT town changes
The window is open for changes, as the NT Government starts its review of the Local Government Act.
Scary attack should see security beefed
Security arrangements have come under fire after a public servant was bitten and mugged at a government office in Victoria.
Tests take water worries off the boil
The authorities have stepped in on water concerns in New South Wales, in an issue that has become a hot political topic.
Country copper lets NBN leap ahead
Barnaby Joyce says the Government's $11 billion deal to buy Telstra’s copper network means the National Broadband Network (NBN) will be delivered by 2015-16.
Kuwaiti push sees planning shift for Port
Authorities are dropping height restrictions for buildings on a key plot of the Port Melbourne waterfront, following a big push by a Kuwaiti-backed construction company.
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Call for input on Federation reform
The Australian Local Government Association is rallying councils nationwide to provide input on the Commonwealth Government's White Paper on the Reform of the Federation.
Calm called as planning storm brews
South Australian councils are being urged to relax, take a deep breath, and read the state’s new planning proposals for themselves.
Good talk pre-planning revealed in report
Councils across NSW have rated highly in a review of the ways they engage and consult their communities on land use plans.
Jaws closing on bad apples
Former NSW Labor powerbroker Eddie Obeid and his disgraced ally Ian Macdonald are back in court today, as the trials of some of the shadiest men in politics continue.
New course could be one step in NT's quest
A new program will see more teachers trained to face the growing shortage in the Northern Territory.
Centre to study critters, creeks and matters of the North
Experts say they are keen to start using newly-announced Federal Government money for research projects across northern Australia.
First funding wave in fight to fix top five
A $1 million funding injection announced this week is aimed at improving the health of the River Torrens.
Flood plan to stop tragic past repeating
Queensland is looking at options to boost flood defences for Ipswich and Brisbane.
Little hope for return revealed in East West deal
The much-awaited business case for Melbourne’s slated $6.8 billion East West Link has been released following a change of government.
Sydney plan to wake old suburbs
New South Wales Government says it will breathe new life into Sydney, with the launch of its new planning strategy.
Cheap power push backed by governments
The Industry Minister says he wants to save households’ some money by making Australia into a cheap energy capital, hoping that smart meters will make it happen.