Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - February, 2016
AGL says it is still committed to the Silverton wind farm project in far west New South Wales, despite progress being stalled for several years.
Councils clash to keep names in NSW
Newcastle Council wants to keep its name if it ends up merging with Port Stephens Council.
Dying wage deal could end in strike
The Australian Services Union (ASU) says Mansfield Council workers may take industrial action, as pay negotiations break down.
Pyne won't wind back anti-council claims
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) says state MP Rob Pyne is using Parliamentary privilege to wage a personal campaign against local councils.
WA town swipes at miners' missed rates
A rural council at the heart of the resources sector will soon crack down on miners and mining companies not paying their rates.
Wangaratta makes way for rate cap
The City of Wangaratta will cut at least 12 full-time jobs in reforms ahead of the introduction of rate capping.
Health review finds no issue at Broken Hill
New South Wales health authorities say the drinking water supply at Broken Hill is safe, despite locals claiming it causes skin irritation.
MDBA boss back from month of listening
The new chief of the Murray Darling Basin Authority has reported on his first few weeks in the job.
Lead levels linked with adult aggression
Experts say Australian children who are exposed to higher levels of lead are more likely to show increased aggressive behaviour in adulthood, and to commit an assault that results in death.
New pipe to pump modern volumes in Victoria
Work has started on a $400 million Esso Australia pipeline project in Victoria.
Administrator undoing dodgy decisions
The administrator of the suspended Auburn Council is winding back major development decisions that would have benefited suspended deputy mayor Salim Mehajer.
Empowered people get charging tools
A new company hopes to help bypass big electricity providers and let people trade their own power amongst themselves.
Mayor's misconduct in Minister's lens
The current and previous mayors of Sydney's Hurstville Council are being pursued over possible misconduct.
Rural councils caught in city sweep
Rural councils say the NSW local government merger process is mostly about Sydney.
Barnaby's dam plans back on
Federal and state government eyes have turned once again toward water infrastructure for northern Australia.
Employers told to talk though sickies
Australian workers are among the world’s most likely to take a sickie, and experts say it could show something deeper about our organisations.
Federal funds keep mining ticking over
The Federal Government has congratulated itself for the successful Federal Exploration Development Incentive (EDI).
SA wants waste opportunity
South Australia is lining itself up as the new home of nuclear waste in Australia.
ALGA wants building bank to secure future
Local government authorities say billions of dollars of infrastructure is at risk.
Auburn's issues to air-out in suspension
NSW Local Government Minister Paul Toole has suspended Sydney’s infamous Auburn Council.
Mackay cries for planning moves
The Mackay Council says the Queensland Government has been dragging its feet for over a year on the approval of a new planning scheme.