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Washing Machine Program Delivering Cost-of-Living Relief

Housing · New South Wales

Washing Machine Program Delivering Cost-of-Living Relief

Image: wirojsid/stock.adobe.com The New South Wales Government is delivering a cost-of-living reprieve to pensioners, veterans and social housing tenants through a scheme that will deliver thousands of energy and water-efficient washing machines at a major discount. Up to 8,000 eligible households can get their hands on a brand-new front-loader washing machine for $250, thanks to the program, designed to help low-income households with cost-of…See the Story

Inquiry response offers few wins

Melbourne, Australia · Melbourne

Inquiry response offers few wins

Press conference. Public speaker giving talk to Television camera. News conference. An event with a video camera. press and media in public news coverage event for reporter and mass communicationThe Victorian Government has rejected key funding reform proposals in its response to a parliamentary inquiry. The government’s response to the Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee’s Inquiry into Local Government Funding and Services …Read Article

City streets to see safety overhaul

Shepparton · Shepparton

City streets to see safety overhaul

Image: Travel VictoriaA major safety upgrade is coming to Shepparton North, with Greater Shepparton City Council set to deliver a $1.9 million works package aimed at protecting school students and pedestrians. Backed by the Victorian Government’s Safe Local Roads and Streets Program, the works will target crash-prone intersections and busy pedestrian areas on council-managed streets. The upgrades will focus on Rea Street, Maude Street, Clive Str…Read Article

Boosting sewer inspections with rapid data collection

Quickview 360 creates easily accessible visualisations of complex systems. Image: SECARegular maintenance of sewer systems takes up a significant amount of time and resources for council staff, so in an age of rising costs, modern local governments need to find ways to make routine inspections fast and seamless. Sewer inspections are crucial in ensuring the proper function of commercial and residential sewer systems. The duration of any given in…Australia · Australia Read Article

Record investment in Qld housing

Image: Jandrie Lombard/stock.adobe.com Seventy-five new social and affordable homes are now under construction in Yeronga, Brisbane, with hundreds more set to start. The new Yeronga homes will be delivered by community housing provider Brisbane Housing Company, and built to platinum, gold or silver level under the industry adopted Liveable Housing Design Guidelines. Construction is well underway, with tenants expected to move in by mid-2027…Housing · Brisbane City Read Article

A clear vision of safety

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LGAQ campaign calls to bin waste tax

Chooky the Bin Chicken, as featured in LGAQ’s Bin the Tax Campaign. Image: LGAQ. The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has launched a campaign calling on the State Government to restore its 100 per cent offset of the state waste levy for councils. The #BinTheTax campaign uses an animated ibis – a bin chicken – to call for commonsense and comes as the State Government greatly reduces offset payments for 19 councils. “From Jul…Scenic Rim Regional · Scenic Rim Regional Read Article

Work commences on $19M Central Coast traffic upgrades

Image: Steve/stock.adobe.com Work is now underway on $19 million of upgrades for several key intersections across the Woy Woy peninsula, creating faster and safer journeys for commuters on the Central Coast. Part of an investment by the New South Wales Government, the upgrades will transform three key chokepoints, cutting travel times and dramatically improving safety for the 22,000 vehicles that travel on Blackwall Road corridor every day. …Work · Central Coast Read Article

Outstanding local government achievements recognised

Recipients of the 2025 National Awards for Local Government. Image: Australian Federal Government. Thirteen outstanding figures in local government have been recognised for their achievements at the 2025 National Awards for Local Government. Now in their 39th year, the awards celebrate inspirational service delivery, acknowledging the important role local government plays in improving the daily lives of Australians. 95 local governing bodies…Australia · Australia Read Article

NDDU: Trenchless’ critical event

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Over 200 bus trips added to Western Sydney timetable

Image: Transport for NSWAn additional 244 bus trips have been added to the Western Sydney timetable, as the NSW government aims to improve service frequency and invest in the bus network. Kicking off yesterday, the extra services connect areas including Penrith, Blacktown, St Marys and Mount Druitt. The four key bus routes which have received additional services are route 731 Rouse Hill to Blacktown via Stanhope Gardens (42 extra trips per week)…Public Transport · New South Wales See the Story

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