NSW Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig has defended the proposal to prevent councillors from holding private briefing sessions saying closed door meetings are open to corruption. Speaking to ...

New South Wales will commence pill-testing trials at music festivals across the state this summer. While keen not to be seen to endorse illicit drug use, the NSW Government said a free and anonymous ...

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The peak body for local government in New South Wales has expressed concern about the proposal to prohibit confidential councillor briefings. While largely supportive of changes to the councillor code ...

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has resigned and is to leave politics altogether. Treasurer for a decade – the longest-serving standalone treasurer in Victorian history – and an MP for the western seat ...

Parramatta council this week nominated the city’s central business district as its preferred location for a “superstation” which acts as a crucial link to the federal government’s proposed Newcastle ...

A new safety campaign warning against the dangers of riding e-scooters has launched in Victoria. The campaign – which runs across a variety of multimedia platforms – follows the introduction of tough ...

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Public sector workers largely have faith in the integrity of their agency, a survey shows. Conducted between August and September by the National Anti-Corruption Commission, the 2024 Commonwealth ...

Regional local governments in New South Wales can apply for a share of $50 million in grants on initiatives that promote economic development and job creation. Available through the NSW government’s ...

The newly opened Ellenbrook rail line in Perth is a perfect example of forward planning, says an expert. Tim Trefry – a key player in the development of the Ellenbrook-Morley rail link which, ten ...

Two new wind farms have gone online in Victoria, capable of generating enough energy to power the equivalent of 207,000 homes across the state. Located north of Port Fairy, in southwest Victoria’s ...