Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - November, 2021
Dump site announced
The Federal Government has officially picked a location for its planned nuclear waste dump.
DFAT denies state efforts
The Morrison Government has intervened to stop state and territory governments from cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Councils back GP campaign
Queensland councils want a focus on attracting more doctors to regional areas.
New deal for NSW works
NSW councils have secured a new agreement to reform the infrastructure contributions system.
Fishers probed on plastic matters
Experts say the fishing industry can play a role in reducing plastic pollution, but it has to understand the issue first.
Key summit recordings posted
Recordings from the recent Workplace Sexual Harassment National Forum are now available.
New links for climate health
A $10 million national network has been set up to build resilience to the human health impacts of environmental change.
More cover for cyclone country
The Queensland Government is helping cover cyclone-prone parts of the state.
NSW border councils backed
The NSW Government has announced a $3 million boost for bush and border communities hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pisasale reflects on plea
The jailed former mayor of Ipswich says he pleaded guilty to corruption allegations because he “just wanted it all over with”.
Regional shift backed
Advocates are pushing for a ‘great regionalisation’ in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
SA boosting council standards
SA’s Minister for Local Government says newly-elected councillors will face enhanced behaviour standards.
Singleton licence re-approved
A farming company has had its giant NT water extraction licence re-confirmed this week.
Solar city could self-power
Covering buildings in solar panels could see Melbourne generate almost all the energy it needs.