The Local Government Report

Regions impacted by bushfire, COVID-19 and drought share $100 million funding

Ten regions impacted by bushfire, COVID-19 and drought will share $100 million in Commonwealth funding over two years to support recovery...

Cement-free concrete beats corrosion and gives fatbergs the flush

Sewage systems around the world are plagued by concrete corrosion and fatbergs, leading to costly and disruptive maintenance. But an eco...

City of Melbourne looks to build a more sustainable city

In a bid to lower energy and water bills and create a more sustainable and resilient city, councillors in the City of Melbourne will cons...

National recycling industry relationship framework legislation introduced

Landmark legislation establishing a national industry relationship framework for recycling has been introduced in Federal Parliament. The...

New program for eliminating single-use plastics in councils

A new program to help local councils identify and eliminate single-use plastics from their workplaces has been published. The Engagement ...

New approach to cooling city commons in a warming climate

Urban heat mitigation could be enhanced by planned development that takes account of cities as collections of public, not private spaces,...

NSW inquiry clears way for more bushfire hazard reduction

NSW landowners will have to conduct more prescribed burns after the State Government recently agreed to all 76 recommendations of a statew...

Sutherland Shire Council rolls out recycled roads trial

Sutherland Shire Council has rolled out an innovative road construction project, trialling a method that recycles existing road surfaces ...

Cyber security plan will centralise government networks

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has promised stronger defences for government networks and data as he released the long-awaited 2020 cybers...

New issues paper examines infrastructure's role in net zero emissions

Infrastructure will play a critical role in supporting Australia’s transition to net zero emissions according to a new paper released in ...

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