Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - April, 2018
A corruption inquiry in NSW has heard a council general manager was “blackmailed” into hiring a planning director.
Call for reform amid PFAS discoveries
Free blood tests are being offered after the discovery of potentially toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water in northern Australia.
Rail firm claims 'misleading' deal
The NSW Government is being sued by the sub-contractor for its Sydney light rail project.
WA forming rural fire service
Western Australia is getting a new rural fire service, funded by a levy hike.
Executive representation slammed
There is a “dismal” lack of cultural diversity across government and the private sector, according to new research.
Money up for Melbourne link
The Prime Minister has pledged up to $5 billion for a rail link from Melbourne Airport to the CBD.
WA council planning attacked
WA’s planning department has pushed for councils to be stripped of planning powers.
Can scheme crosses state
A community group is running a mock container recycling scheme across Victoria.
Land council seeks hunting clause
Aboriginal groups want their hunting rights protected in NT’s new animal welfare bill.
Bight spin uncovered
BP once proposed that an oil spill in the Great Australian Bight would provide a “welcomed boost” to local economies.
Biofuel billions on offer
A new report says an Australian biofuel industry could create thousands of direct jobs and generate billions in revenue each year.
Dialysis delivered to APY outpost
An international grant is set to deliver renal dialysis treatment units to the remote Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands.
Hospital body cameras in safety bid
Townsville Hospital is introducing body cameras to protect staff.
Dumped councillor coming back
A member of the dumped Palmerston council has been elected mayor of the city.
Land council faces ICAC
NSW’s Awabakal Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) is facing allegations of corruption.
LGNSW calls for concession change
A peak body has called for NSW pensioner concessions on council rates to be increased and fully funded by the State Government.
Regional funding round open
The latest round of Queensland’s $445 million Building Our Regions infrastructure program is open.
Waste plan plugs local industry
The waste industry has put forth a national strategy to deal with stockpiles of recyclable materials.