Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - May, 2024
NT tops debt record
The Northern Territory's budget for 2024-25 reveals net debt exceeding $11 billion - a record for the jurisdiction.
Budget brings drought money
This week’s federal Budget includes significant funding for drought resilience.
Drought-free state pivots to preparation
Queensland’s remaining drought declarations have been revoked, making the state officially drought-free for the first time in over a decade.
Green money for COP bid
This week’s Federal Budget continues support for the government’s environmental and climate measures.
Mary Basin plan complete
Queensland’s Mary Basin Water Plan has been finalised after an extensive review process.
WaterNSW experts spread
Dam experts from WaterNSW are partnering with Armidale Regional Council to enhance the monitoring of local dam infrastructure.
Company fined for fire
Electricity distributor Powercor has been ordered to pay a $2.1 million fine after failing to maintain vegetation around power lines.
SA switching to single model
Governments have introduced a new initiative aimed at addressing the shortage of doctors in rural and regional areas.
Defence 'hardening' funded
The Federal Government says it will invest an extra $18 billion over the next decade to upgrade and strengthen defence bases across northern Australia.
DV bill to boost response
The NSW Government has announced a $230 million domestic violence prevention and support package.
Mine maps backed
The Federal Government is funding millions of dollars worth of mapping for mining companies.
Police say change coming
Victoria Police has pledged to implement 79 significant reforms by the end of 2025 in response to findings from the Yoorrook Justice Commission, Victoria's Indigenous truth-telling inquiry.
Mine risks raised again
Courts have heard the risk of Adani's Carmichael mine on Queensland's Doongmabulla Springs.
New class for local stewards
A new training program is designed to empower Aboriginal rangers in water management.
Breach exposes health data
A major data breach has affected thousands of family violence and sexual assault victims.
Bug study looks at hospital loo
A new study finds hospital toilets are hoarding harmful bugs, and men's are worse than women's.
Offshore bids move ahead
The first offshore wind feasibility licences have been granted for six potential projects.