Government offloads Airservices boss

The government has ignored ASA’s recommendation to reappoint the current CEO.

2 May, 2024

New laws introduced to clean up local government

Victoria has reached a milestone in its move to reform local government laws.

2 May, 2024

City of Perth to hit tree vandals with $5000 fines

City of Perth has approved a review of city laws that will see penalties for tree vandals increased to $5000.

1 May, 2024

Challenges loom for Sydney Trains, panel warns

Sydney’s suburban passenger rail network operator is facing challenges around reliability, workforce gaps and governance.

1 May, 2024

Queensland seeks permanent Victim’s Commissioner

Queensland is recruiting a permanent independent commissioner to promote the rights of victims of crime.

1 May, 2024

Revenue NSW automated debt recovery ‘unlawful’, ombudsman finds

The Ombudsman has found an automated system used by Revenue NSW to recover unpaid fines and debts was unlawful.

1 May, 2024

Corruption flourished amid post-amalgamation chaos, ICAC finds

The amalgamation of three Sydney councils created a chaotic and poorly governed environment in which corruption was able to occur, ICAC says.

30 April, 2024

Council trials mulch made from recycled cotton

A Queensland council is working with a local textile recycling company totrial a new type of mulch made from cotton fibres.

30 April, 2024

Monitors back at Darebin

Municipal monitors been appointed at Darebin City after the council failed to address issues raised in a previous report.

29 April, 2024

CEO on leave as minister launches probe into council

Liverpool City Council will face a ‘robust’ investigation to determine if there’s been a breakdown in operations.

28 April, 2024

ACMA Chair reappointed

Nerida O’Loughlin has been reappointed as chair of the national communications and media regulator.

28 April, 2024

Niki Savva appointed to Board of Old Parliament House

Journalist Niki Savva has been appointed as a member of the Board of Old Parliament House.

24 April, 2024

Australian healthcare expensive but good, research finds

The Productivity Commission says Australia’s healthcare system is delivering some of the best value for money anywhere in the world.

24 April, 2024

Bureaucrats grilled over ‘fake’ govt emissions certificate during greenwash inquiry

Is the Climate Active program a case of state-sponsored greenwashing?

24 April, 2024