Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - January, 2017
A number of key water projects have been promoted in an infrastructure report by Building Queensland.
Uneven fields for pot growth
South Australia will examine the potential benefits of a cannabis industry, while moves on the federal level are less clear.
Black Spot scheme expanded
The Federal Government has detailed the latest $60 million round of its Mobile Black Spot Program.
Cashless card keeps rolling
This week has brought both praise and condemnation for the Federal Government’s cashless welfare card.
Exmouth suspended for CCC probe
The Exmouth council has been suspended for six months amid a multi-million-dollar corruption probe and alleged ...
NSW amalgamation appealed
Woollahra Council has launched a High Court appeal against forced amalgamations.
'Water trigger' praised for river change
Conservationists are celebrating legal action that led the federal environment minister to stop Santos dumping coal seam gas waste water in the Surat Basin.
Cairns hands fluoride to State
Cairns Regional Council has passed off its fluoridation issues to the State Government.
Cat coverage near complete
A far-reaching new review has counted the cost of feral cats on Australian ecology.
SABRENet could save Adelaide
Adelaide’s high-speed academic internet system will be expanded this year.