Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - April, 2016
The Mid Western Regional Council has left the region's peak lobby group for local government.
Councils laud new money for Melbourne
The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) today has welcomed a big boost in the state’s budget papers.
Deep cost of street-sleeping revealed
Youth homelessness costs national health and justice systems more than $600 million a year.
Local Gov launches $7b election plan
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has launched an election plan ahead of the upcoming Federal poll.
Rating review running in NSW
New South Wales has launched its long-delayed review of the local government rating system.
UN called in island's identity fight
The 2,000 residents of Norfolk Island say Australia is trying to “re-colonise” their tiny South Pacific home.
Van ban in planning
Some councils along the New South Wales north coast could soon ban camper vans emblazoned with offensive slogans.
Dramatic gas clip in QLD call to action
International attention has been drawn to the CSG industry in Queensland on the back of a YouTube video.
Blame and bills in Palmer's wake
It will cost $93 million to start the cleanup of Clive Palmer's Yabulu nickel refinery, the Queensland Government says.
Pride centre planned for LGBTI boost
The Victorian Government’s 2016 budget will include $15 million for Australia's first Pride Centre.
Pyne's papers untabled
Independent Cairns MP Rob Pyne has apologised to Queensland Parliament over his attack on Deputy Premier Jackie Trad.
Green money-grab detailed
The Greens have released an 18-point policy plan they say will stamp out tax avoidance by multinationals and raise at least AU$1.69 billion in additional revenue.
Rinehart wants new money up north
Iron ore magnate Gina Rinehart says things are rough in the resources sector, but northern Australia still has incredible development opportunities.
Natural value nudges $6 trillion
New figures show the value of Australia's natural wealth has nearly doubled.
Aboriginal short-change hurts hostels
Public servants at the federal government's only majority-Aboriginal agency have been offered just half the pay rise available to bureaucrats in majority-non-Aboriginal departments.
Council considers lower green goal
Coffs Harbour City Council will vote on whether to reduce its renewable energy target (RET) this week.
Early vote set, Geelong spill looms
Geelong will go to the polls in 2017 after the amendments to the Victorian Government’s attempt to sack the entire council.
Fourteen go in Wangaratta cost-cuts
Fourteen staff members at Victoria’s Wangaratta council have taken voluntary redundancy as the council seeks to cut costs.