Victoria has become the first jurisdiction in the country to pass legislation to support pill testing. The new law will allow ...

South Australia’s peak body for local government has elected its new president – City of Mitcham mayor Dr Heather Holmes-Ross ...

Attorney general Mark Dreyfus announced Evans’ appointment on Monday, saying: “Modern slavery deprives victims of their ...

Public transport use in NSW has seen significant growth, according to new statistics. Latest figures from Transport NSW show ...

Seoul overtook Brisbane as the top cost-of-living city due to the South Korean capital’s low unemployment rate, low cash rate ...

Federal government departments continue to experience significant breaches to their IT systems – including unauthorised access to highly sensitive information, a new report reveals. According to the ...

Council named overall sustainable cities winner at NSW environment awards.

The cost of adapting infrastructure to accommodate the use of e-scooters is “beyond the capacity of councils”, says the peak ...

As Australia’s climate continues to change, the country is recording drier conditions, extended bushfire seasons and intense ...

The final report on Australia’s online safety laws has been handed to federal government for consideration. Announced in ...

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ALGA President Linda Scott is among a list of women from councils across NSW who have been recognised for outstanding achievements.