Sustainability
Victorian fires inquiry deadline extended
A Victorian Parliamentary inquiry into the 2026 summer fires across the state has extended the deadline for submissions from the public to Sunday 19...
Redland residents urged to report tree vandalism
Redland City Council is urging the community to report vegetation vandalism as it investigates the recent illegal removal of a six-metre-high Ficus tree from...
First two sites of Eastern Parramatta River paths program completed
City of Parramatta Council has completed work on the first two sites of its Eastern Parramatta River - Cyclist and Pedestrian Improvement Project, which...
$1.2m transformation begins for Berwick reserve
City of Casey Council has announced the start of a $1.2 million transformation of the Eddie Baron Reserve in Berwick.The Council says the project...
Victorian battery drop-off network to be expanded
Victorian Minister for Environment, Steve Dimopoulos, has announced an expansion of the state’s 50 battery recycle collection points, making it safer and easier to...
Eyre Peninsula councils call for doubling of State jetties funding
The Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association (EPLGA) has placed jetty funding at the forefront of its 2026 State Election priorities, calling on political parties...
All work, all play for Benalla city
Benalla Rural City Council has begun key upgrades to the playground at Mackellar Street Reserve, with improvement works to enhance safety, comfort and usability...
NSW Govt pauses Wilcannia weir replacement
Central Darling Shire Council has expressed its disappointment over the NSW Government's decision to place the $130 million Wilcannia Weir replacement project on hold.
In...
Griffith council to advocate for stronger water protections at National Assembly
Griffith City Council has endorsed three motions to be submitted to June's Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly (NGA) in Canberra, calling for...
Next stage of Longreach water security project begins
The Queensland Government has announced stage two of digital water meter upgrades and the replacement of around 3.5km of ageing water mains is about to commence under the $18.6 million Longreach Water Security...
West Tamar Council voices opposition to sewage plant deferral
West Tamar Councillors have unanimously endorsed a submission to the Tasmanian Economic Regulator, opposing the draft recommendation to defer critical infrastructure upgrades to the...
Moyne Shire pumped for new outdoor youth space
Moyne Shire Councillors have endorsed a concept design that will enhance the existing Koroit outdoor youth space.
Based on extensive community feedback, the Koroit Youth...
Murray River councils briefed on Basin Plan Review
The Murray River Group of Councils (MRGC) met in Melbourne last week for a dedicated strategic forum to discuss and shape its initial response...
NSW Country Mayors say state drought plan falls short of farmer needs
The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has welcomed the NSW Government's expansion of the state's drought plan, but says more needs to be...
Sunshine Coast unveils new headland pathway plan
The Sunshine Coast’s iconic Coastal Pathway is about to become even more inviting, with a new elevated upgrade planned for Alexandra Headland.
Construction will start...
