Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - April, 2023
Governments have been warned not to go too deep on specific green technologies.
Treatment art launched
A new art project is designed to showcase Melbourne Water’s Western Treatment Plant.
Camp pitched for housing help
Proponents of an 850-person workers’ village in regional WA say it could help ease rental issues.
Hospital responds to horror event
Charges have been laid after a doctor was allegedly stabbed at a Tasmanian hospital over the weekend.
Leeser leaves over No vote
The federal Liberal party has lost a frontbencher over its stance on Indigenous recognition.
Brisbane build blows out
Queensland's biggest infrastructure project, the Brisbane Cross River Rail, will open three months later and cost $6.3 billion, $960 million more than initially planned.
Liberals to run 'No' campaign
Liberal leader Peter Dutton has confirmed his party will actively campaign against an Indigenous voice to Parliament.
Mayor considers ChatGPT action
A Victorian mayor could launch the first defamation lawsuit against ChatGPT.
Tin foil taken to councils
Reports this week shine light on a conspiracy group making incursions into local government.
Union backs sacked Rolfe
The dismissal of former-Constable Zachary Rolfe has been welcomed as a “win”.
Card control continues
Labor has introduced the new Indue SmartCard, despite an election promise to end compulsory income management for welfare recipients.
Shocking findings in child survey
The Australian government has revealed the results of a national survey on the prevalence of child maltreatment.