The Local Government Report

Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements announced

The Federal Government has formally announced the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements following the recent bushf...

Western Sydney councils work to cut emissions

The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) has coordinated the formation of a Western Sydney Energy Program (WSEP) whic...

Council drought funding flowed to LNP seats

Almost half of the councils the Federal Government announced would be eligible for a $1 million drought grant during the election did not...

Randwick trials crushes recycled glass roads

Roads in Randwick City are being paved with asphalt containing crushed recycled glass as part of an innovative trial to find practical us...

Funding for plastic waste management and recycling projects

Federal funding of almost $20 million has been awarded to nine projects aimed at reducing plastic waste and boosting plastics recycling u...

Councils making strides towards net zero

Australia’s councils have been given a ‘green’ star for their efforts to reduce emissions, with a report finding that all local governmen...

Western Sydney councils launch sustainable energy program

Nine Western Sydney councils have launched the Western Sydney Energy Program (WSEP) — a new strategy to slash emissions and boost energy ...

Adelaide and Sydney accelerate net zero targets

The City of Adelaide has signed a power purchase agreement that ensures that it’s operations, including the Adelaide Aquatic Centre, UPar...

Local councils and businesses to benefit from renewable energy funding initiative

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $630,000 in funding for the expansion of the Sustainable Australia Fund's (S...

Productivity Commission releases Government Services report

The Productivity Commission has released its annual comprehensive report on government services, providing information on the equity, eff...

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