A report recommends boosting the independence of the SA audit office, saying it’s at risk of government interference.
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The secrets of successful cities
US global cities expert James Moore shares his thoughts on cities, urban density and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
ALGA to ask councils for data on assets
ALGA will be contacting councils asking for data for an update of the National State of the Assets report.
Coastal Qld councils funded to fight rising sea levels
Ten coastal Queensland councils have received a collective $3.3 million to protect their communities from coastal erosion and rising seas.
Rural councils happy about decision to dump Games
Rural Victorian councils say the state government’s decision to scrap the Commonwealth Games has meant financial benefits for them.
Heat on government amid multiple Commonwealth Games probes
With Senate committee hearings underway and an audit office investigation, a Victorian select committee is calling for submissions on the dumping of the Commonwealth Games.
4000 inquiries brought together in new public library
A new public database brings together documents from every royal commission and public inquiry held in Australia since the mid-19th century.
Govt collaborates with researchers to build future-fit public spaces
The NSW government has come together with the research sector in a bid to create better public spaces designed to meet future challenges.
Victoria inks $380m settlement over abandoned Games
Victoria’s decision to cancel the Commonwealth Games has been settled with Games bodies at a cost of $380 million.
Councils ‘shocked, disappointed’ as Commonwealth Games canned
Victoria’s regional councils say they are shocked and disappointed in the state government’s decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games.