Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - June, 2014
Billions of dollars worth of bauxite will stay buried, as the Queensland Government rules against a project proposal.
Locals to move out of QLD coal industry's tracks
The Queensland Government may be preparing for a land-grab to buy properties near the coal-heavy Galilee Basin.
Private millions needed for new northern power
Government and industry figures are circling around the plans for a new base load power station in north Queensland.
Attendance accounts paint serious picture
Education Department figures show a very rough rate of attendance across one state.
Figures form for group to push more north
A former chief minister of the Northern Territory will lead the latest efforts to draw more economic value from the northern half of Australia.
Final stage talks lead to loose rules on mergers
The WA Government has removed a conflict of interest rule which local tgovenrment authorities say totally undermines the amalgamation process.
Interests hedged ahead of inland rail plan
Talks are touring regional areas to drum up support and ideas for a rail line form Brisbane to Melbourne.
Leak sought after reports of illegal tendering
The Victorian Local Government Inspectorate is looking into the leak of an internal report at the Moira Shire Council.
Outback flight of fancy takes strange turn
A mystery has taken wing in Western Australia, after dozens of elite athletes went missing mid-race.
WALGA wants state hands off its grants
The West Australian Local Government Association has told the State Government to keep away from its federal grants.
Bridge sees improvements as Murray money flows
Residents of Murray Bridge will become less reliant on the river for which their town is named.
Latest green flash hints at White Paper progress
The Federal Government has released another green paper covering some ideas for development in the northern half of Australia.
Pregnancy and culture balance checked in WA
A new study is aimed at influencing the ways that maternity services can support Aboriginal women during pregnancy and birthing.
Study says natural flows could flood-proof
New research from the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training says that managed aquifer recharge could help to drought-proof a region.
Conspiracy claims in critical waste debate
A Howard government lawyer involved in planning a nuclear waste storage site has been accused of manipulating the legal system to make sure it goes ahead.
Left-out local governments want slice of city's pie
A proposal has been made that money for some of New South Wales’ wealthier councils should be re-distributed to those less fortunate.
Local push to stop party houses in tourist town
Queensland has launched a bid to stop ‘party houses’ from disturbing their peace-loving neighbours.
Northern gas rising, hopes held it will flow to regions
New estimates have shown the rise of gas as a major part of the Queensland economy, and regional bodies want to make sure they see a slice of profit.
Outback van park slammed as FIFO in disguise
One council has pulled its support from a “mixed use caravan park” proposal, which some say was actually a FIFO workers’ camp.
Pre-election worker worries drive down unions
Union membership is at a low point across the country, but the reason for the drop depends on who is asked.
Waste worries seek state solution in WA
The WA Local Government Association may ask the State Government to help councils cover the cost of checking contaminated sites.