Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - October, 2017
The SA Government has put up $690 million to replace old buildings and classrooms at 90 schools across the state.
Desal bill high for low flows
SA’s Auditor-General has found the power bill for Adelaide's desalination plant may not be worth the amount of water it produces.
New measures to stop bridge bumps
The Victorian Government has spent $1 million to stop the next “dickhead” from running into a notoriously low bridge.
Recognition path rejected
The Federal Government has thrown out plans for a referendum on Indigenous recognition.
Glenn Innes getting greener
The small NSW town of Glen Innes will soon be littered with wind and solar farms.
NT fields fracking report
If the Northern Territory dives headlong into gas development, it could make up to $5.8 billion over 25 years.
Rural roaming claim rejected
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says Australia’s mobile blackspots will not be filled by open roaming.
Hobart joins date fight
Hobart City Council has joined the push to change the date of Australia Day.
LGA wants bullying code
SA councils want new laws to deal with bullying and harassment, but the Local Government Minister is not onboard.
Perth picks new mayor
Perth has a new acting Lord Mayor after a surprising series of events this week.
QLD councils come together
Queensland councils have gathered in Gladstone for the Local Government Association of Queensland's (LGAQ) 121st annual conference.
Rural mission for new commissioner
The Federal Government has created the role of National Rural Health Commissioner in an effort to end the rural doctor drought.
Katherine considers court over PFAS
Lawyers have met with residents in Katherine to talk about a potential class action.
London car tax increased
London has tightened its congestion charge for cars driving through the city centre.
Toowoomba awarded top water
The Queensland city of Toowoomba has been named as the location with the best-tasting drinking water in Australia.
Closing the Gap to be re-mapped
After years of failure, the Federal Government is working on a major overhaul of the Closing the Gap strategy.
Complaints taken from QLD CEOs
Queensland councils will soon have an independent watchdog arbitrate complaints against councillors, rather than CEOs.
Council struggling with corrupt claims
Victoria’s local government watchdog is continuing to take action against the Central Goldfields Shire.
NDIS review slams sluggish efforts
A large-scale review has found the NDIS will be rolled out late, and could rely on foreign workers.
New date for Sydney citizenship
Sydney’s Inner West council will offer citizenship ceremonies in NAIDOC Week as an alternative to January 26.