Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - July, 2022
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has put forth a proposal to change the constitution to create an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
ALGA plugs green role
The national council lobby says local government is key to meeting emissions targets.
Call for better booze laws
The Northern Territory government is being urged to pause the lifting of intervention-era alcohol restrictions.
Grim gap figures released
New data shows Australia is still failing to hit most of its Closing the Gap targets.
Tate appeals misconduct claim
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has rejected findings of misconduct and said any apology would be insincere.
CSIRO sees defining trends
Australia’s top science body has laid out the seven ‘megatrends’ it thinks will define the next 20 years.
New tech for fire data
New mobile data terminals have been fitted to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service's fleet of 5,000 trucks.
TAFE delays continue
Students at a Victorian TAFE centre are having their qualification delayed due to issues with the provider.
Councils back green building
Dozens of Victorian councils have joined forces to push for more sustainable design in planning requirements.
Deadly silence slammed
The Northern Territory's police minister says national silence on Indigenous deaths is contributing to a lack of funding.
Roads watched in Reef check
Queensland councils want to protect the Great Barrier Reef by monitoring thousands of kilometres of unsealed country roads.
State pushed on dodgy spend
The Queensland Government is being pushed to reveal details of overseas trips taken by Ipswich councillors on public money.
Dismal quality in database call
Experts say Australians in more than 400 remote or regional communities lack access to good-quality drinking water.
Rural water tech coming
A new platform will soon allow rural Queenslanders to monitor and improve their water use.
EV highway heads west
Queensland is extending its electric vehicle charging network into remote areas.
More funds for regional hearts
The SA government has provided funding to expand a charity for kids with heart disease.
CEO fuel deal slammed
The South Australian ombudsman has highlighted maladministration in a “generous” council allowance for CEO vehicles.
Huon hiring issue upheld
Code-of-conduct breaches have been upheld against two Tasmanian councillors.