Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - March, 2019
Bruce Mathieson Jr has offered to pay for community services in exchange for more favourable treatment for gaming venues.
Councils want pledges fulfilled
New South Wales councils will be holding the returned NSW Liberal Government to account for its election pledges.
Court looms over SA rates hike
The operator of SA’s Port Pirie smelter has launched legal action over a council rates hike.
Local gun lobby near NRA funding
A new report says Australia’s gun lobby spends about as much per capita as the NRA in the United States.
MDBA issues planning update
The MDBA says plans for governing water use across the entire Murray–Darling Basin are on the way.
NT land claims backed by review
A federal review has rejected “ungracious” objections to Aboriginal claims over NT river regions.
Recovery site to save waste
The Victorian Government has launched a new facility to save useful materials from landfill.
Upgrades set for rural WA
A new initiative should bring water service upgrades to remote Aboriginal communities in WA.
Doctors propose DV centre
Doctors are pushing for the creation of Australia's first domestic violence trauma recovery centre.
Melbourne trains get tech update
Melbourne commuters will be able to use their phone to pay for travel from this week.
Melbourne's nasty stockpiles assessed
Melbourne is riddled with stockpiles of hazardous and flammable chemicals.
NSW Labor makes local play
On the eve of the NSW election, Labor is looking for local government approval.
Recycling fight ramps up
Bottles, cans and cardboard were strewn across the steps of the Victorian parliament this week as part of a protest over the state's recycling issues.
SA mayors spell out reform
South Australian mayors have shared their ideas for local government reform at a round table.
Adelaide backed in city deal
Federal, state and local governments have come together to sign a $551 million Adelaide City Deal.
Former car factory going green
An old Toyota car plant in Victoria is being turned into a renewable energy hub to produce hydrogen fuels.
Geoscience issues satellite help
Geoscience Australia has released a new strategy to help Australian industries use satellite data.
Rabbit virus working
Experts say the latest tailored rabbit virus has reduced rabbit numbers on some sites, but is not spreading too far.