By Staff Writer The Municipal Association of Victoria has welcomed State Budget commitments to key infrastructure programs and planning reform, but has called on the Brumby Government to work with…
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Sunshine Coast backs state reforms
By Rachel Borchardt Changes to Queensland’s Local Government Act are long overdue and will make councils more transparent, according to Sunshine Coast Regional Council mayor Bob Abbot. He said the new…
Federal support for women in local government
By Angela Dorizas The Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) has received $23,000 in funding from the Federal Government in a bid to increase the participation of women in local…
Bligh unveils fresh, young cabinet
By Staff Writer Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has hand-picked her new Cabinet, adding eight new ministers. The selection of new ministers reflected her election commitment to renewing government, as half of the new…
Lead shipment will not threaten public health: WA Govt
By Angela Dorizas The West Australian Environment Minister Donna Faragher has assured anti-lead protestors that shipments of Magellan Metals’ products through Fremantle will not threaten public health. Earlier this week, protest…
Councils take anti-lead protest to Parliament House
"The message of the meeting was very clearly ‘no lead through Fremantle’." City of Fremantle Mayor Peter Tagliaferri. By Angela Dorizas West Australian councils will take their protest to the…
Wellness study points the way for ageing population
By Rob O'Brien They may be places to avoid on wet weekends and a chore to navigate around at the best of times, but an academic study has found that…
COAG needs to address malfunctioning federation
Council of Australian Governments, February 2009. Photo: ALGA By Angela Dorizas Federal, state and local governments need to address big ticket issues of a dysfunctional federation, according to the Committee…
Public servants recognised for achievement
By Adam Coleman Public servants from around the country are among those recognised in the Australia Day honours list 2009, announced yesterday. The highest public sector honour went to former…
Signals green at Indooroopilly
By Adam Coleman Queensland’s acting Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, Paul Lucas has unveiled a revamped and environmentally friendly Indooroopilly station. The $26.5 million refurbishment includes solar panels,…