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Ongoing negotiations over the future of the Wide Bay Water Corporation threaten the reputation of the entire region, according to a local MP.

Push for wearable tech in regional Vic

ICT Geelong has launched an initiative to get people interested in wearable sensors and computing technologies in the regional area.

Civic duty now a snap

Residents are taking a high-tech approach to reporting issues to their local council, with a new smartphone app changing the way citizens communicate and complain.

Councils call for payback on suspended referendum

The referendum for constitutional recognition of local governments has been put on hold, now many councils and governance groups want to know if the millions they spent on the ‘Yes’ campaign will be paid back.

Election silence on housing, homelessness

Charity organisations are concerned at the lack of conversation about affordable housing and homelessness in the lead-up so far to the federal election in September.

High Court compensating for something

A bit of de-stressing has become a lengthy legal process, with the High Court now hearing the case of a public servant seeking compensation after being injured during sex on a work trip in 2007.

Native title fishing rights awarded

A landmark case has been decided which will see indigenous Torres Strait Islanders gain native title to operate commercial fishing activities in the ocean expanse between Australia and Papua New Guinea.

SA brings Wi-Fi to the people

The South Australian Government has put up $1 million to combine with the Adelaide Council’s $500,000 to provide free high-speed wireless internet across large parts of the city.

Strategy to boost Local Government

The Minister for Regional Australia, Local Government and Territories has launched a new strategy aimed making local government a more attractive, flexible and rewarding sector to work in.

Plans to ease pressure on Perth's pipes

Some Perth homes will experience a distinct drop in water pressure next year, as the local Water Corporation enacts a plan to save drinking supplies and fix leaks and burst pipes in its ageing network.

Queensland plan to cut post-mortem footprint

Planning has begun for one of the country’s first ever eco-friendly cemeteries.

Storm-saving win in wine country

A stormwater recycling plant has been completed which will save up to 726 megalitres of precious drinking water per year for some South Australian residents.

Regional kids to glimpse engineering future

As part of Australian Engineering Week, Dubbo has announced the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) will host the 2013 regional Great Engineering Challenge in the city.

Finding reverse on tax re-jig

The Federal Government is considering a rebate plan for public sector workers who buy locally-made cars, in what has been called an attempt to repair the political damage from proposed changes to the fringe benefits tax.

Kanga' cull hindered by humans

Protestors may have reduced the amount of kangaroos culled this year in the ACT, with the annual season now over and hunters having fallen short of their Government quota.

More victims on drought list

An incredible nineteen shires in regional Queensland have joined the drought declared list, bringing the total drought-affected area to just under half the state.

Outback arts bolstered

A new round of grants has been awarded in the Regional Arts Fund, providing money to innovative projects in regional governments of Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia.

Slow progress for fast food

One regional council in Victoria has approved the construction of a KFC outlet, while another deals with angry protestors on the planned site of a McDonald’s.

Stats on Government pay gaps

Analysis of 103 different government-sector wage deals has revealed the massive disparity in pay between employees in the same classification band but different departments.

Costs of cancer in Country Fire crews

The Victorian Country Fire Authority may have some serious budgetary concerns if claims allow fire-fighters direct access to compensation for work-related cancers.