Tag: Local Government
Thousands using CLEM7 tunnel every hour
Brisbane's Lord Mayor Campbell Newman says despite some 'teething' problems with the newly opened CLEM7 tunnel, motorists have embraced it.[MORE]
Geraldton to continue Aboriginal acknowledgment
The City of Geraldton Greenough says it will continue to acknowledge traditional owners of land at all official functions.[MORE]
Council accused of poor fire response
A member of Country Fire Service Region 6, has sent a letter to the Port Lincoln City Council, alleging that Council was slow to respond to CFS requests for equipment during the December 23rd fire.[MORE]
Council defends oval development plans
Moree Plains Shire Council says it will not stop commercial development on Taylor Oval because of opposition from a minority group.[MORE]
People discuss Jindabyne facelift
More than 200 people gathered at the weekend to help draw up a plan for a High Country town in the New South Wales South East.[MORE]
Council 'in the lurch' over merger compo
Queensland Opposition Leader John-Paul Langbroek says the State Government has left the Sunshine Coast Regional Council in the lurch by not responding to its amalgamation costs claim. [MORE]
Brisbane's CLEM7 tunnel opens
Australia's longest road tunnel, the $3 billion CLEM7 under the Brisbane River, is officially open for business.[MORE]
MP backs planning power changes
The Member for Kiama, Matt Brown, says he supports his Government's move to extend planning powers over local councils.[MORE]
Public get say on Ballina planning
Ballina council is seeking public comment on its new planning rules for the future. [MORE]
Court says fence dispute may be a wider issue
A Supreme Court judge has questioned whether a legal stoush over a fence line error involving a MP's Adelaide property may be a more widespread issue.[MORE]
Geraldton unveils green bike lanes
The City of Geraldton-Greenough has unveiled the first of a series of designated bicycle lanes to be rolled out on city streets.[MORE]
RTA refuses to boost bridge funds
The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) is standing by its original offer to fund half the cost of three new spans on the Somerton Bridge in Tamworth.[MORE]
Council gets help to revamp skate park
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder's Youth Council will investigate ways of improving local skate park facilities. [MORE]
Smoking, alcohol banned in Brelsford Park
The new adventure playground in Coffs Harbour's Brelsford Park will now be smoke-free.[MORE]
Community workshops Broken Hill future
Broken Hill's future was the focus of a planning breakfast and workshop held at the Barrier Democratic Club on Saturday.[MORE]
Govt won't stop skate bowl
The Queensland Government says it has limited power to stop the construction of a skate bowl at Innes park, near Bundaberg.[MORE]
Rural councils unite for road funding
A far north Queensland mayor says the Federal Government needs to provide up to five times more roads funding to local councils. [MORE]
Confusion over Monaro airstrip plans
The Cooma-Monaro Shire Council in the New South Wales South East says an application to build airstrips on a Monaro property needs more clarification. [MORE]
Mayor welcomes calls for more female councillors
The Mayor of the Eurobodalla Shire Council in the New South Wales South East, Fergus Thomson, says he supports calls for more women to join the council.[MORE]
Input sought for population growth policy
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) hopes to develop a policy on population growth after the last of four public inquiries is held in Townsville today.[MORE]
Council amalgamations still to reveal benefits
Today is the second anniversary of Queensland's controversial council amalgamations. [MORE]
Clarke urges end to water bans
Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke says latest water use figures for south-east Queensland are further proof that people can be trusted with their consumption.[MORE]
Brisbane's CLEM7 tunnel opening
Brisbane's largest infrastructure project, the CLEM7 tunnel, officially opens at midnight Monday.[MORE]
Developer pushes ahead with aged care plan
The developer of a retirement village in Broken Hill says he is determined to see the project completed.[MORE]
Geraldton mayor backs Skywest hub
The City of Geraldton-Greenough is supporting Skywest permanently basing more aircraft in Geraldton.[MORE]
