President's column
IN ITS MAY Budget, the Turnbull Government unveiled a housing affordability package comprising a mix of fiscal, regulatory and capacity-enhancing measures. What's in it for Local Government?
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Defence comes clean over PFAS contamination
THE DEPARTMENT of Defence has said it will be 'open and transparent' about cleaning up land around air force and army bases contaminated by toxic fire-fighting foams.
Qld Government kiboshes developer donations
THE QUEENSLAND Government is to ban donations from developers to State and Local Government politicians in response to a damning report into council elections in 2016.
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A broad spectrum approach to roads and funding
ADRIAN KEMP is using a range of pricing, regulatory and technological tools in his quest to improve transport infrastructure policy and practices.
Affordable housing initiatives 'require strong leadership'
STRONG political leadership and a whole-of-industry approach to consultation and implementation is essential if government-sponsored affordable housing initiatives are to succeed.
Council-developer antipathy needs to end: architect
THE FREQUENTLY adversarial relationship between developers and local councils needs to be put on a more mutually respectful footing, an architect believes.
RDA Kimberley chairman runs into flak
Regional Development Australia's support for a gas pipeline to Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek has been criticised as 'totally inappropriate'.
Redland City Council joins native title claim
THE REDLAND City Council voted last week to take part in the Quandamooka Coast native title claim whether the matter goes to mediation or ends up being heard by the Federal Court.
News in brief
THE CITY OF PARRAMATTA Council has given Hornsby Shire Council an ultimatum to hand over $24 million in outstanding rates within two weeks or face legal action.
A broad spectrum approach to roads and funding
ADRIAN KEMP is using a range of pricing, regulatory and technological tools in his quest to improve transport infrastructure policy and practices.
Affordable housing initiatives 'require strong leadership'
STRONG political leadership and a whole-of-industry approach to consultation and implementation is essential if government-sponsored affordable housing initiatives are to succeed.
Council-developer antipathy needs to end: architect
THE FREQUENTLY adversarial relationship between developers and local councils needs to be put on a more mutually respectful footing, an architect believes.
RDA Kimberley chairman runs into flak
Regional Development Australia's support for a gas pipeline to Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek has been criticised as 'totally inappropriate'.
Redland City Council joins native title claim
THE REDLAND City Council voted last week to take part in the Quandamooka Coast native title claim whether the matter goes to mediation or ends up being heard by the Federal Court.
News in brief
THE CITY OF PARRAMATTA Council has given Hornsby Shire Council an ultimatum to hand over $24 million in outstanding rates within two weeks or face legal action.
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