President's column
WHETHER you're enjoying the last of your summer holidays or you're already back at your desk, Happy New Year. It's shaping as an exciting and important time for Local Government.
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Funding confirmed for Launceston City Deal
PRIME MINISTER Malcolm Turnbull has confirmed the Commonwealth will invest $130 million in the Launceston City Deal, and set in motion a deal for Hobart.
Trauma surgeon wants national black spot program scrapped
LEADING surgeon John Crozier says the 'flawed' national black spot program needs to be replaced by a more proactive road improvement strategy.
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Victoria to go it alone on mobile black spots
VICTORIA has quit the Commonwealth's mobile black spot program, saying the selection of new mobile tower sites is being influenced by political considerations.
City of Stirling tools up to preserve its canopy
A MODELLING tool created by the City of Stirling has found that tree canopy coverage in its established suburbs is being substantially reduced by redevelopment.
Regional councils 'need support to lure GPs'
COUNCILS need continued Commonwealth funding to attract and retain an adequate rural medical workforce, the Australian Medical Association says.
Rate cap for Victorian councils set at 2.25 per cent
THE DECISION to cap council rate increases at 2.25 per cent for the 2018-19 financial year has drawn a mixed reaction from Victorian councils.
Rethink needed on rural road upgrades: Agrifutures
DECISIONS on road upgrades in rural Australia may not be taking sufficient account of variables such as agricultural value-added and maintenance costs.
News in brief
GENERAL aviation activity is declining, and the industry will need to continue to adapt to changes to ensure continued safe and sustainable operations.
Victoria to go it alone on mobile black spots
VICTORIA has quit the Commonwealth's mobile black spot program, saying the selection of new mobile tower sites is being influenced by political considerations.
City of Stirling tools up to preserve its canopy
A MODELLING tool created by the City of Stirling has found that tree canopy coverage in its established suburbs is being substantially reduced by redevelopment.
Regional councils 'need support to lure GPs'
COUNCILS need continued Commonwealth funding to attract and retain an adequate rural medical workforce, the Australian Medical Association says.
Rate cap for Victorian councils set at 2.25 per cent
THE DECISION to cap council rate increases at 2.25 per cent for the 2018-19 financial year has drawn a mixed reaction from Victorian councils.
Rethink needed on rural road upgrades: Agrifutures
DECISIONS on road upgrades in rural Australia may not be taking sufficient account of variables such as agricultural value-added and maintenance costs.
News in brief
GENERAL aviation activity is declining, and the industry will need to continue to adapt to changes to ensure continued safe and sustainable operations.