Road safety systems must be embedded in all council operations and processes, an Austroads guide says.
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Tiny houses could ease housing pressures
ALGA says tiny homes could help solve the affordable housing problem.
$60M for bushfire-hit councils
The federal government is giving $60 million to councils to assist with repairing infrastructure and rebuilding bushfire-affected communities.
Councils call out transport funding shortfall
Councils want funds to improve the condition of local roads and comply with heavy vehicle laws.
Revealed: $30bn needed for ageing infrastructure
Under-investment in councils’ management of community assets is leading to increased risk, warns major report.
Climate change a challenge to infrastructure, assets
Governments at all levels are facing mounting costs from a range of climate-related threats to infrastructure and transport, according to a Senate inquiry.
Governments should buy recycled material: inquiry
Commonwealth departments and state and local governments would adopt more explicit ‘green procurement’ policies under measures recommended by a Senate committee.
Consultation key to accessible communities, say disability advocates
As councils across Australia seek to make their communities more accessible for residents living with disability, advocates point to the importance of stakeholder engagement.
Freight investment turns on government regulation: CEO
Industry calls on government to encourage private freight investment by streamlining regulation and to make greater use of rail.
Budget: disappointment on local roads, community infrastructure
Local government peaks welcome ongoing funding for key roads, bridges and regions programs but say inaction on financial grants means councils face a shortfall.