President's column
Unfortunately councils too often find themselves in the position of attempting to sort out problems created for them by the actions of State and Federal governments.
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Giving weight to freight
The link between good infrastructure and economic growth was ingrained in his political thinking, the Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said on Wednesday night.
'Carrot and stick' call for councils
A new report by the Grattan Institute calls for the adoption of a carrot and stick approach to councils in the pursuit of housing supply and affordability.
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New deal for Western Sydney
Eight Local Governments from western Sydney joined the Federal and NSW Governments last Sunday in signing the Western Sydney Deal, which aims to transform the region.
Finding room in Hobart
The Premier of Tasmania Will Hodgman has called an urgent summit for next week to address the state's housing shortage. Representatives from Local Government will attend.
Regional grants on offer
Initial applications for the Federal Government's $272 million Regional Growth Fund are open. Applications will continue to be accepted until 5pm on 27 April.
Smart moves to beat the heat
Campbelltown City Council has partnered with the University of NSW s Faculty of the Built Environment to investigate the urban heat island effect on Campbelltown and surrounds. Local media reports that, as part of the study, three weather stations have been installed in the region to measure and map thermal conditions, including air and surface temperature.
Getting ready for the road ahead
The Local Government Association of South Australia has issued its roadmap for Local Government reform for consideration by the next State Government.
News in brief
DESPITE widespread damage caused by recent flooding in north and western Queensland, locals have welcomed the rain after a long drought. Mount Isa City Council Mayor Joyce McCulloch said though council crews were kept busy with repairs on the weekend the weather was welcome. The rain had already filled Lake Julius and substantially boosted water levels at Lake Moondarra.
New deal for Western Sydney
Eight Local Governments from western Sydney joined the Federal and NSW Governments last Sunday in signing the Western Sydney Deal, which aims to transform the region.
Finding room in Hobart
The Premier of Tasmania Will Hodgman has called an urgent summit for next week to address the state's housing shortage. Representatives from Local Government will attend.
Regional grants on offer
Initial applications for the Federal Government's $272 million Regional Growth Fund are open. Applications will continue to be accepted until 5pm on 27 April.
Smart moves to beat the heat
Campbelltown City Council has partnered with the University of NSW s Faculty of the Built Environment to investigate the urban heat island effect on Campbelltown and surrounds. Local media reports that, as part of the study, three weather stations have been installed in the region to measure and map thermal conditions, including air and surface temperature.
Getting ready for the road ahead
The Local Government Association of South Australia has issued its roadmap for Local Government reform for consideration by the next State Government.
News in brief
DESPITE widespread damage caused by recent flooding in north and western Queensland, locals have welcomed the rain after a long drought. Mount Isa City Council Mayor Joyce McCulloch said though council crews were kept busy with repairs on the weekend the weather was welcome. The rain had already filled Lake Julius and substantially boosted water levels at Lake Moondarra.
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