Half as many homes are being built compared to 30 years ago, says the Productivity Commission. hubs.li/Q037F4PT0

There is a credibility gap between government rhetoric and action, says Mark Duckworth Deakin University. hubs.li/Q037Tcvs0

Since its establishment in mid-January, the NSW Housing Delivery Authority has received 160 expressions of interest. hubs.li/Q037V3r00

Espionage and foreign interference are at extreme levels and – through technology – will only intensify, Australia’s top security chief has warned. hubs.li/Q037TWMR0

Not only are communities trusting governments less but government officials are increasingly losing trust in communities. hubs.li/Q037VJ7n0 Deakin University

Both the federal government and the opposition have pledged to inject billions of dollars into Medicare as healthcare becomes a key issue of the general election campaign. hubs.li/Q037VrNw0

There are three core reasons for councils introducing large rate increases, says an expert. hubs.li/Q037V_fn0

In an effort to curb the scourge of abandoned e-bikes littering the streets, City of Sydney council is introducing designated parking bays. hubs.li/Q037VVB30

Marie Patane – former executive director of enterprise security at Sydney Metro – commenced her new role at Cyber Security NSW on 24 February hubs.li/Q037VzR10

From next year, train passengers in Victoria will finally be able to tap and go using a bank card or a digital device, such as a smart watch. hubs.li/Q038vwrb0

There is overwhelming support for bold action on housing reform in Australia, a community forum has revealed. hubs.li/Q038HBF20

Local governments are calling for a contemporary funding model to meet the expanded responsibilities of councils.Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) hubs.li/Q038HHv30

Local governments are calling for a contemporary funding model to meet the expanded responsibilities of councils. Local Government Association of Queensland hubs.li/Q038HM-y0

Political leaders have an opportunity to centre First Nations voices in economic development, writes Rekeesha Fry. hubs.li/Q038HqLZ0

Australia’s government agencies need to strengthen their cybersecurity protections, an expert tells GN. hubs.li/Q0394TLG0

The New South Wales government has introduced an Australia-first statewide mandate for food waste recycling. hubs.li/Q0394WxZ0

"I’m alarmed at the heat our communities are facing if we don’t forge ahead with rapid cuts to climate pollution,” says Professor David Karoly Climate Council hubs.li/Q03956pv0

Michael Callaghan has been reappointed part-time chair of the Commonwealth Grants Commission. hubs.li/Q0394VRm0

GN reports from GovProcure 2025 in Sydney. hubs.li/Q039xC970

Councils, for the first time in decades, have had a limit placed on their taxation revenue. hubs.ly/Q0394-kW0