Getting to the root of tree survival
Two consecutive dry years in South Australia have put extreme stress on urban trees and shrubs, with Flinders University experts examining degrees of dieback in Adelaide […]
Councils tackle housing problems
As the housing crisis deepens across Australia’s suburbs, local councils now have a new tool to help them manage and prevent homelessness in their communities. Ending […]
Meth houses: Time for more testing?
A new Flinders University study has found less than 10% of suspected methamphetamine contamination in residences are reported to council environmental health officers (EHOs), raising further […]
EHOs help councils do more on climate change and public health
If local councils aim to better address climate change and public health issues, they will be best served by employing more Environmental Health Officers (EHOs), according […]
Ramping up councils’ climate change role
Climate change impacts on urban and regional communities requires action at all levels of government, with councils at the forefront of planning, adapting and preparing for […]