Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - March, 2022
Kalgoorlie-Boulder to pay for freeze
A major WA council has announced it will back pay $2 million to staff.
Slim grants announced
This week's federal budget contains several initiatives relevant to the local government sector.
Billions flow to needed seats
The Coalition is continuing to funnel billions into must-win marginal seats.
Papers lodged in slug case
Health inspectors have been accused of meddling in an independent audit of a Victorian caterer.
Court launched on pipe plan
Traditional owners are taking legal action to stop a massive Northern Territory gas project.
Court orders wind farm silence
A wind farm in Victoria has been ordered to stop emitting noise at night.
New deal for flying doctors
This week's federal budget should include $1 billion over 10 years for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Safety case against QLD service
A major regional health service in Queensland is facing charges over alleged failure to protect its staff.
Court shift scrapped
The Tasmanian government has bailed on a plan to move courts into a residential area.
Daniel prevails in sign fight
Independent candidate for the federal seat of Goldstein, Zoe Daniel, has scored a win in her court battle over election campaign signs.
Public shake-up expected in SA
Public sector reform could be coming following a change of government in South Australia.
APPEA backs consultation
A major gas lobby says no fracking will occur in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin without consent.
Groundwater GDP tallied
Researchers say ‘invisible’ groundwater makes an annual contribution to GDP of more than $6.8 billion a year.
Land-clearing rise decried
A new analysis has found that the Australian government is “aggravating extinction” through land-clearing approvals.
Council culture slammed
An independent report has savaged the workplace culture at a large Tasmnaian council.
IEA urges oil cut
The International Energy Agency has suggested cutting down on car and plane travel.