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Glebe · GlebeAn ambitious regional identity project has brought together seven councils in a collaborative partnership with businesses, industry and government to leverage the collective identity of the region for social and economic benefits.
Jane Laverty The Northern Rivers Joint Organisation, comprising Tweed Shire, Ballina, Byron, Kyogle, Lismore, Clarence and Richmond Valley councils, has been working with other stakeholders to develop the Northern Riv…See the Story
Northern Rivers Councils collaborate in regional branding project
Glebe · GlebeBuloke Shire in north western Victoria is the latest council in the state to have a monitor appointed.
Melissa Horne Buloke Shire is the 12th Victorian council since the last local government elections in 2020 where the state government has exercised its power to appoint a municipal monitor, to provide assistance with governance issues. Local Government Melissa Horne announced on Monday that former Greater Shepparton City CEO Peter Harriott wil…See the Story
Another week, another monitor sent to a Victorian council
LRT · GlebeThe Canberra light rail is delivering clear and lasting benefits, the ACT government says.
Chris Steel: light rail bringing benefits Transport minister Chris Steel says a new five year analysis released by the government reveals the first stage of the light rail service between Canberra City and Gungahlin has made a positive contribution since it was introduced in April 2019, and stage 2 to expand it will go ahead. It comes after a previous rep…See the Story
ACT govt report says Canberra light rail delivering benefits
Glebe · GlebeGovernments are making big investments in clean energy precincts, which can speed net zero progress and boost green exports. But progress is being hindered by complex, fragmented and outdated planning, according to CEDA.
Andrew Barker The economic think tank has released a new report urging governments to make better, more coordinated decisions when backing clean energy precincts, to avoid wasting money and to make sure funding is targeted at t…See the Story
Better planning needed to capitalise on clean energy precincts
Glebe · GlebeTributes have flowed for well-loved Blacktown Mayor Tony Bleasdale, who died suddenly last week. Cr Bleasdale is being remembered as a larger than life character and a man of decency and integrity who had a passion for working tirelessly for his community. Deputy Mayor Chris Quilkey announced Cr Bleasdale’s passing in a statement on May 3. “It was with great sadness that we learned the Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Tony Bleasdale OAM, pas…See the Story
Tributes flow for ‘Blacktown’s favourite son’
Glebe · GlebeThe head of the national airspace management agency will depart next month after eight years in the job, despite the board recommending his reappointment.
Offloaded: Jason Harfield Airservices Australia CEO Jason Harfield will depart next month, Transport minister Catherine King says. Mr Harfield confirmed to a Senate Estimates committee in February that his job was up for renewal in March and that the board had made a recommendation to reappoi…See the Story
Government offloads Airservices boss
Glebe · GlebeVictoria has reached a milestone in its move to clean up local government with the introduction of legislation to boost integrity and governance among the state’s 79 councils.
Melissa Horne Since the last council elections in 2020, 56 councillors have resigned and 11 councils have had municipal monitors appointed, with one council suspended and one dismissed as a result of governance issues. Reforms to the Local Government Act, most of which wi…See the Story
New laws introduced to clean up local government
Trees · GlebeCity of Perth Council has approved a review of city laws that will see penalties for tree vandals significantly increased after losing almost 70 trees to “mindless vandals” in the last year and a half.
Mayor Basil Zemilas: fed up with tree vandals. Council says the current the maximum penalty of $500 doesn’t provide a significant deterrent, and wants to see that figure increased to $5000. Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas says tree vandalism is a major…See the Story