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From highly-equipped communities to new disaster dashboards, councils are focusing on preparedness and information in their approaches to emergency management.

Major Australian engineering and design firms are calling on Australian governments to adopt a new policy for ethical and fair dealings with private contractors.

One of Australia’s foremost public transport experts has called for greater local government involvement in Australia’s public transport system.

A project that engaged various community stakeholders in the design of a new park is among the public works that have been recognised for innovation and leadership.

As Melbourne explores various options to meet unprecedented demand for public transport, leading experts point to road pricing and improved traffic signaling as key solutions.

Heatwaves pose the greatest threat to Sydney, followed by storms and bushfires, according to an international benchmark of cities’ capacity to handle shocks and stresses.

As Australian governments and private enterprise partners on a multi-billion dollar infrastructure pipeline, it’s incumbent we reduce the likelihood of cost overruns, writes Paul Sullivan.

Infrastructure, financial sustainability and health and safety are the greatest risks for local government, according to a new analysis that finds many councils are failing to adequately prepare.

Examining the impact of a global sustainable procurement standard on government.

As councils across Australia seek to make their communities more accessible for residents living with disability, advocates point to the importance of stakeholder engagement.