Archived News for Professionals in Local Government

A Senate inquiry into the future of big regional cities has heard fly-in, fly-out workforces can bring considerable benefits to regional communities.

Roadworthy bribes aired at CCC

Western Australia's Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) has heard that state and local government employees have taken cash in exchange for dodgy roadworthy and license checks.

Voices raised against amalgamation

A parliamentary committee has called on the Baird Government not to force amalgamations of NSW councils unless they are bankrupt or non-functioning.

Weatherill fires up on food truck limits

The Adelaide City Council has imposed new rules that mean only 10 food trucks can operate in the city before 6pm.

Dry times vocalised in Broken Hill

A crossbench Senate inquiry into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has held hearing in Broken Hill.

Shark money spread to new measures

The New South Wales Government says it will spend $16 million on new, science-based approaches to preventing shark attacks.

Green group celebrates frack-free farms

Environmental activists are celebrating a Western Australian Government rejection of hydraulic fracking on a large section of agricultural land.

Pokie exploitation could face court

Law firm Maurice Blackburn says it may launch legal action against poker machines, arguing that they breach consumer law.

Backward views gather under new banner

Australia has a new political party – the Australian Liberty Alliance (ALA).

City of Perth expansion plan seems abandonded

A bill to expand a Perth council to include some major neighbouring assets appears unlikely to go through.

Council carve-up looms in NSW

The New South Wales Government says forced council amalgamations are well and truly on the table, after its recent report found most are not ‘fit for the future’.

Denmark re-jig brings pledge for more talk

The Denmark Shire has a new president, after councillors in the southern Western Australian region voted this week.

Local issues get new federal forum

The Federal Government is trialling a new “Constituency Question Time”, which will open up the floor to more questions from both Government and Opposition MPs.

Truss targeted in equality campaign

A protest is on in Queensland this weekend to get one man to change his mind.

Vic. rate cap tentatively welcomed

The Victorian Government has taken on recommendations from the state’s Essential Services Commission to cap council rates.

Waste-to-watts at new WA plant

A $400 million deal has been signed for Western Australia’s first garbage-burning power station.

Comparison shows mental/metal link

High levels of toxic metals, found in and near mining towns, appear to be negatively influencing the brain development of children living nearby.

Council corruption claims laid out

The Member for Cairns, Rob Pyne, is taking action on claims of wrongdoing at a number of far north Queensland councils, particularly Tablelands Regional Council.

Council stoush to be blown open

The Tasmanian Government has been forced to launch a full-scale inquiry into unresolvable conflicts within the Glenorchy City Council.

Violence stats show regional struggle

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced increased federal government funding to tackle the issue of partner violence in Australia, and experts say the funds must reach rural and regional communities.