Archived News for Professionals in Local Government

The ACT Government wants to remove the cap on donations to political parties, just weeks after dodgy developer donations were revealed.

Planning papers help locals build strong response

A new report will help planners manage the impact of sea level rise, as local government pick up the slack of climate change inaction.

Duties detailed in broad government guide

The Governance Institute of Australia (GIA) has put out a new guide to help people navigate the nation's public sector on state and federal levels.

Green power grab in hippie heartland

Byron Bay residents could form Australia’s first community-owned, not-for-profit, clean energy generator and retailer.

Kernel of concern over ACORN portal

Australia residents who spot cybercrimes in progress now have an avenue to report it.

MOOC mooted for better public numbers

The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet is working on a massive open online course (MOOC) to train public servants how to calculate the financial impact of new regulation.

WA rate raking flies well above CPI

New stats show council rates in outback WA have risen by over twice the rate of the consumer price index (CPI) this year.

Better view from free maps of high-res Australia

Two billion pixels have come together to form the most comprehensive three-dimensional view of Australia ever.

Little love for deep water dig

There is very little support for the Queensland Government’s plan to deregulate water for mining companies.

Tully takes dive into restricted times

Dry times have brought water restrictions to what was Australia’s wettest town.

Water maps bring shower of praise

Geoscience Australia has been recognised for its incredible work to strengthen community disaster resilience through advanced mapping and warning projects.

Rally rails against possible planning change

Protesters have rallied against potential changes to Queensland planning laws that they believe would fill their neighbourhoods with high-rises.

Bigger role sought for better Indigenous returns

Aboriginal leaders in the Northern Territory want more say in the running of schemes to help their communities, as a new report shows gaps between Indigenous people and other Australians continue to increase.

Broad call for road fix as locals bear the brunt

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has renewed its ongoing call for better financial and policy support from federal, state and territory governments to keep local roads running.

Budding bidding deal to bridge rifting LNP

Tension between Liberal and National sets in the WA LNP appear to be mending, with a deal on the way to allow more sway for councils.

Call for more say in competitive arena

The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) has made its submission to the nationwide competition review, demanding a greater say on the rules it will be asked to enforce.

Mine man's corrupt hand revealed

A former NSW Labor minister has been ordered to appear in court over allegations of dodgy mining deals.

Power play by city groups to grab renewable stocks

Three Melbourne councils have joined forces to sidestep state and federal energy policies, buying power directly from renewable providers.

Whale pain goes from stink to stoush

The story of a beached whale, an expensive clean-up and an angry council has taken a bizarre turn.

Closures questioned as cuts lead to relocation

The West Australian Government has unveiled plans to close more than 100 remote (primarily Indigenous) communities and move the residents to better-serviced areas.