Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - November, 2015
The decision to extend a big WA mining camp has caused a stoush between the state’s Liberals and Nationals.
Perth picked for refugee re-settlement
The WA Government says a lack of resources means that most of its upcoming intake of Syrian refugees will be resettled in Perth.
Tyre fire fears prompt call to action
More voices have been added to calls for the Tasmanian Government to deal with a growing pile of discarded car tyres.
BHP seals 100-year native deal
BHP Billiton Iron Ore has signed a significant native title agreement with traditional owners of land in the Pilbara.
Bold biofuture plan gets academic stamp
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has released a consultation paper on a ‘biofutures’ industry in Queensland.
Regional retailer's redundancy plan slows
Unions say forced redundancies at Ausgrid and Essential Energy have been put aside by a Fair Work Commission ruling.
Councils call for clarity in NSW
New South Wales councils are speaking out about threats from the state’s local government minister.
Frydenberg won't name nuclear nominees
Federal Resources Minister Josh Frydenberg is staying quiet on which regional councils have put their names up to host a nuclear waste dump.
Local culture gets proper place in Adelaide
Adelaide’s Town Hall has a new facility to honour the art, history and culture of Australia’s first people.
Outback councils stay strong on dodgy coverage
Queensland councils are ramping up their campaign to fix poor internet and mobile phone coverage in rural areas.
Talented kids take on techno-classroom
There is some good feedback emerging from a new type of school that allows talented kids to learn via video link.
Magnetic sweep spots underground supplies
High-tech geological studies have revealed a network of ancient river systems buried hundreds of metres beneath arid regions in Western Australia.
NT landowners want water deal washed away
Environmental groups want a series of water extraction licences in Alice Springs to be withdrawn, arguing that the use of extra flows from the Mereenie aquifer could the water supply.
Locals taking better view of multicultural country
University researchers have taken an in-depth look at Australians’ views on cultural diversity, immigration and social cohesion.