Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - October, 2020
A former Frankston City Council manager has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment ...
Lord Mayor backs off bigotry
Perth’s Lord Mayor has apologised for comments he made about transgender people on breakfast radio.
More funds flow to favoured seats
A parliamentary inquiring has exposed the wonky distribution of the NSW Government’s Stronger Communities Fund.
Tree issue stops road works
The Supreme Court of Victoria is ruling on a highway project in western Victoria...
MDBA lacks key representation
The Murray Darling Basin Authority has no Indigenous board members, despite laws requiring Aboriginal representation.
River cop resigns
The man meant to police water use in the Murray-Darling system has resigned, leaving farmers feeling cheated.
Hearing toolkit released
A new Australian Government toolkit is aimed at ensuring young children meet milestones for hearing and speaking.
Council fights intervention
The Central Coast Council says it will fight moves to suspend it over a massive financial blowout.
Departments asked for grant data
Top NSW public servants are being asked how $250 million in council grants went out without any signed paperwork.
La Niña warning for remote QLD
Authorities are encouraging outback residents to be ready for La Niña.
Sydney water risk outlined
A mining company says its coal expansion plans pose “no risk” to Sydney's drinking water.
Airport cover-up probed
An attempted government cover-up over a bungled $30 million airport deal has been exposed.
Cats bring human costs
Cat diseases have a $6 billion impact on human health in Australia, according to experts.
Don Dale Medicare denied
Health Minister Greg Hunt has knocked back calls for Medicare-funded health services in a notorious youth lock-up.
Cross-border recycling talks start
Councils are discussing plans for a cross-border recycling facility between Victoria and South Australia.
Loose use of credit slammed
Warrnambool City Council has been chastised for using ratepayer funds to buy espresso martinis.
Transparency talks open up
The last round of consultation on Australia’s Open Government Partnership plan is now open.
BOM issues national warning
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning of an increased risk of flooding this summer in the east and north of Australia.