WA rolls out local government electoral reforms ahead of October elections Community & Social The first phase of local government reforms impacting local councils in Western Australia has been introduced into parliament.
WA invests in uptake of Better Bins Plus FOGO initiative February 8, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social WA local governments can apply for funding to help fire up the transition to the three-bin Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) plan.
WA government plans local government rules reform July 5, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social The state has proposed what it describes as the most significant changes to the Local Government Act in more than a quarter of a century.
WA local government shakeup to address ‘dysfunction’ November 17, 2021 By Jackson Graham News Western Australia is proposing its biggest overhaul of local government in 25 years, aiming to address “dysfunction” in the sector.
Plan to offer waterwise training to WA public housing tenants October 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A new water-saving initiative by the Western Australian government aims to drive down household costs for water use for vulnerable citizens.
WA trial brings solar power to public housing September 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The first group of solar panels installed as part of the trial, affixed in December 2020, saved $200 each in energy bills within six months.
WA councils join forces in regional climate alliance pilot July 5, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment The Western Australian government has invested $500,000 to encourage the state’s regional councils to address climate change together.
