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The key trends shaping local government in 2021 and beyond

Over the last 18 months, the importance of community has come into increasingly sharp focus, with significant changes to the way we work and the way we live our lives occurring at speed. In the wake of bushfires, floods, a pressing climate crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, local governments have been playing a vital role by supporting, providing services to and advocating for communities under stress.

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Superzero: the city leading the charge to net zero by 2035

One of Australia’s leaders in sustainability and emissions reduction efforts is the City of Sydney, who are setting the example for local governments across the country. Here, we take a look at the City of Sydney’s sustainability journey to date, how the City is achieving its goals, as well as the newly updated net zero targets, and how these will not only benefit the local community, but the whole country.

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Green streets: why urban greening is vital to our cities

As our cities continue to grow and our urban environments become more densely populated, city planners are turning to urban greening initiatives to offset some of the negatives that urban growth can have on the environment and the wider community. But what exactly is urban greening, why is it vital to our growing cities and what  is the current state of urban forestry in Australia?

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Housing first: Melbourne councils unite on lasting relief for people sleeping rough

A cluster of councils in Melbourne’s east and south-east have published a new blueprint for local government responses to homelessness, urging that lasting positive outcomes begin with safe and secure housing. We spoke with Brian Little, Mayor of the City of Monash, to learn more about local government responses to homelessness in the region.

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A framework for sustainable water management

In recognition of the important role local government can play in helping to sustainably manage the use of our most precious resource, the Western Australian government along with the state-owned Water Corporation have combined to establish the Waterwise Council Program, which helps local governments adopt waterwise practices.

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Sustaining the digital economy of regional Australia

In order to build a sustainable domestic economy at the forefront of the digital revolution, we need to address connectivity and digital infrastructure as an essential commodity in the regional Australian supply chain. Here, we take a closer look at some of the challenges that come with ensuring regional locations are not left behind as Australia becomes increasingly reliant on digital technologies.

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