Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - October, 2017
The LGAQ says new digital tools can make many council services more efficient.
Track plan concerns conservationists
The Federal Government has ordered assessments of a plan to allow four-wheel-drive tracks along Tasmania’s heritage-listed north-west coast.
Developer donation ban looms
Queensland has introduced legislation to ban donations to local and state politicians from property developers, but not unions.
PFAS revealed in Gippsland swamp
The Department of Defence has found elevated levels of PFAS chemicals in animals in eastern Victoria.
WA considers Landgate sale
The WA Government could give private companies access to the state’s land sales data in an effort to repair the budget.
NSW bill to keep Springvale firing
The NSW Government will introduce new legislation to get around a land court ruling and keep the Springvale mine open.
Charges laid on Pisasale
Queensland’s CCC has officially laid six charges against former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale.
Cities responding to bike dumps
Community bikes are causing consternation for several city councils.
Defence admits foam failure
The Department of Defence says it should have warned the public about PFAS contamination earlier.
Land-clearing cancelling green gains
Federal emissions cuts are being counter-balanced by the costs of Queensland land-clearing.
MDBA drops efficiency plans
There has been a mixed response to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority's (MDBA) new water efficiency package.
NSW accuses SA of water switch
A leaked letter suggests South Australia used 45 gigalitres of entitlement water as drinking water, rather than for the environment.
Gold Coast developer help revealed
New emails reveal the deep links between the Gold Coast Council and Chinese developer ASF.
High-tech spying supported
Claims of a disturbing new ‘mass surveillance’ regime have been raised after a COAG ...
PM pushes for Narrabri gas
The Prime Minister is pushing the NSW Government to approve the controversial Narrabri gas project.
CCC reports on local voting
A new report has described local government as “a hot bed for perceived corruption”.
SA considers council code
The SA Government is looking at setting up a code of conduct just for councils.
Wangaratta would welcome DFAT
The regional Victorian city of Wangaratta wants to become the centre of Australian foreign policy.
Katherine approaching safe levels
Water consumption is increasing in Katherine, were some supplies are pushing against safe PFAS limits.
Sea rise could swamp Perth
An oceanographer has warned key infrastructure near Perth's Swan River could be permanently flooded by 2100.
Melbourne builds asthma alarm
Victoria is setting up a world-first alarm system to warn people about thunderstorm asthma.