WA state and local governments sign partnership agreement
An intergovernmental agreement to help ensure local communities are heard on key decisions has been signed by the Western Australian...
Study shows no benefits in rate capping
A report by Professor Brian Dollery of the University of New England has indicated that rate capping by councils does not produce...
Driverless shuttle bus to be trialled in Sydney
The NSW Government has joined forces with HMI Technologies, NRMA, Telstra, IAG and Sydney Olympic Park Authority to launch the first...
NSW introduces drink container deposit scheme
The NSW Government has announced a new container deposit scheme (CDS), appointing global sensor-based solutions provider TOMRA, and...
WA reports show trends in recycling
The Western Australian Waste Authority's two annual surveys, the 2015-16 Census of Local Government Waste and Recycling Services and the...
Victoria revamps energy efficiency program
Victoria’s energy efficiency program, the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET), has been revamped and renamed – the Victorian Energy...
Call for feedback on National Cities Performance Framework
The Federal Government has released its National Cities Performance Framework interim report, setting out a means of evaluating the...
Forced NSW Council mergers abandoned
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced the abandonment of proposed council mergers, including those that are subject to court...
NSW and Tasmanian Labor Parties back renewable target
NSW Labor has used its annual conference to call for a decisive renewables target, bringing Australia into line with international...
Queensland leads on transition to electric vehicles
The Queensland Government has announced the creation of a Queensland Electric Super Highway, a series of fast-charging electric vehicle...