Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - June, 2020
Murray-Darling ministers are commissioning a study into ways of increasing the capacity of the Barmah Choke.
CSG saps farmers' cover
Australia's largest insurance company says farmers with coal seam gas (CSG) infrastructure on their property will not be covered for public liability.
Rio reviews destruction
Rio Tinto has launched a review into how it destroyed two sacred Aboriginal sites.
Big finds expected from SKA
Australia will soon be home to half of the most sensitive telescope ever.
Female CEOs bring millions
New research shows Australian companies do better when they have more women in leadership.
Finkel calls for efficiency
Australia’s chief scientist says the nation must do more to lift energy efficiency.
Lizards in live evolution
There is a type of small Australian lizard that sits in an interesting evolutionary middle ground.
PM hints at attack
Scott Morrison gave a vague address about cyber-security last week, and now experts have fleshed out his message.
Warning over COVID payback
New figures suggest Australia’s big money COVID-19 responses will not require serious austerity to repay.
Brisbane reveals freezes
Brisbane City Council has announced a six-month rates freeze, despite its decimated finances.
SA slashes water bills
The SA Government says household water bills will be slashed to ease coronavirus pressures.
Councils want equal boost
Councils are calling on the Queensland Government to ensure economic stimulus is shared equally.
Funds to study female path
Funding has been provided for research into women’s trajectories in local government.