Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - April, 2017
WA Labor lines up farm funds
The WA Government will use Royalties for Regions money to boost agricultural employment.
Housing fixes picked apart
An independent economist has warned against rumoured superannuation changes.
Gas activists line up Pilliga push
A fresh round of environmental fighting could kick off over Santos’ plan to produce coal seam gas (CSG) in the Pilliga State Forest.
Feds back council clean-ups
The Federal Government will reimburse councils that use their own equipment to clean up after natural disaster events.
Hobart considers Australia day shift
Hobart City Council is considering changing the date of its Australia Day celebrations.
LED switch backed by LGA
The Local Government Association of South Australia is helping councils transition to LED street lighting.
NSW legal services boosted
The NSW Government has launched a $6 million community legal centre rescue package.
Scullion responds to justice call
A UN official says Australia must do something about the “disturbing” number of incarcerated Aboriginal children.
Adani given free rein on water
The $16b Carmichael coal mine has been granted unlimited access to groundwater ...
NT water looks worse under new limit
Under new government limits for toxic contamination, the NT town of Katherine’s water is officially poisoned.
NT gas review seeks more info
The Northern Territory's fracking inquiry has commissioned more independent reviews of the industry.