Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - February, 2017
The first Victorian councillor has been replaced after refusing to sign a compulsory code of conduct.
WestConnex funding re-checked
The Federal Government's $3.5 billion pledge to Sydney's WestConnex project has been criticised.
Greens say windfall should fix water
The Tasmanian Greens want Launceston's outdated water and sewerage system to be fixed with a government windfall.
Labor seeks green flows
The Opposition wants the MDBP to deliver an extra 450 gigalitres of water for the environment.
Political twists cloud energy fix
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has refined his line of attack on renewable energy.
Turnbull returns IAC
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has rebuilt the Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC).
Gutwein shuts down Glenorchy stoush
A Hobart council has been suspended after years of infighting...
Infrastructure waste detailed
A new report says around ten per cent of Australian infrastructure spending is entirely wasted.
Moreton microphones raise concern
Queensland’s privacy commissioner has “grave concerns” about hundreds of cameras and listening devices being rolled out ...
WA case could spark change
A new interpretation of native title law could have far-reaching implications.
Heat to increase, experts say
A scientific snapshot shows Australia's heatwaves will be hotter, last longer and occur more often.
Pipe plans on tour
Public consultations have started for plans to build a pipeline from Murray River to Broken Hill.
Vic looks at gas bans
The Victorian Government has gained opposition support for a permanent ban on fracking.
Money matters in survival stakes
Experts say socioeconomic status is a health risk factor just like physical inactivity, smoking and obesity.
De-amalgamation mutterings in NSW
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian may ditch forced council amalgamations and even allow de-amalgamation.