Local Government News
Melbourne and Sydney are falling short of international benchmarks for urban tree canopy coverage.
NT health gap exposed
The Northern Territory faces a significant challenge in meeting its healthcare needs.
MDBA praises local links
The MDBA says its First Nations partnerships are improving environmental outcomes.
Tasty tapwater ranked
Queensland’s Isaac Regional Council has been crowned Australia’s tap water champion for 2024.
AUKUS waste plan rejected
Adelaide has firmly rejected hosting nuclear waste from Australia’s AUKUS submarines.
Issues raised on recycler deal
ACCC has flagged competition concerns over recycler Cleanaway’s bid to buy Citywide Waste.
Experts reject green hub
A colossal wind and solar energy hub planned for the Nullarbor Plain has triggered backlash from scientists.
UNSW to study grid links
New funding could see smarter grid integration for rooftop solar and batteries.
Chair rejects brumby report
The chair of the New South Wales Upper House inquiry into aerial culling of wild horses in Kosciuszko National Park has condemned the final report as “completely unbalanced”.
Councils cut from big builds
The NSW Government is going around councils to tackle housing delays and supply issues.
LGANT tweaks top end
The LGANT says its new Board will champion local government priorities across the Territory.
Planning change slammed
Tasmania’s proposed planning reform could bypass council assessment, mayors warn.
CCC exposes WA misuse
WA Labor’s electioneering, funded by taxpayers, has drawn fire from the state’s corruption watchdog.
Territory lands listed
Watarrka National Park in the Northern Territory has been placed on the National Heritage List.
Yarra looks for new fix
Yarra Valley Water has committed over $2.6 billion to essential infrastructure in its five-year plan.
Water buyback bids open
The Federal Government says its voluntary water purchase tender has attracted over 1,000 responses from landholders ...
AI to eye bushfires
Authorities are exploring the use of AI for early bushfire detection in Victoria.