Canberra Times: Local government so long portrayed as the poor cousin of the state and Federal governments says it is leading the charge on climate change and its counterparts in parliaments across Australia better catch up. About 700 mayors and other councillors from throughout Australia are in Canberra for the National General Assembly of Local Government to debate more than 140 motions, many with a green tinge. The three-day conference also has a focus on infrastructure and finance, with …