Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - June, 2021
Melbourne mapped on traditional lines
The land that Melbourne was built on has been reclaimed by its original inhabitants.
NSW goes for gap goals
The NSW Government has released its Closing the Gap Implementation Plan, and councils say they are ready to help.
New fields opposed by locals
Anger is mounting after the Federal Government opened up oil and gas exploration neater the Twelve Apostles.
Forrest offloads on Santos plans
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has slammed plans to develop a new gas field in the Timor Sea.
Hazelwood harms continue
Experts have assessed the lungs of people exposed to the Hazelwood coal fire in 2014.
Audit slams hospital's habits
An Auditor-General's report says patient care at the Ballarat Health Service is “at risk”.
Regions call for GP return
Regional and rural health providers want pathways to be created to bring medical professionals back to the country.
Community TV stays to 2024
A lifeline has been extended for the community TV stations Channel 31 and Channel 44.
Councils want word on rubbish
Queensland councils have called for clarity on the state’s waste levy plans.
Rate maths unknown in WA
Authorities say most West Australian residents do not know how their rates are calculated.
Tassie treaty path laid out
The Tasmanian Government has committed to a time frame for truth-telling and treaty talks with its Indigenous community.
Cracks hold back Sydney buyers
Buyers have been blocked from moving into new Sydney apartments after “extensive signs of cracking” ...
ADF powering storm-hit Victoria
The Australian Defence Force is delivering generators to Victorian households without power.
New firm aims at off-grid options
A new startup is seeking to solve some of the hardest problems in the transition to renewable energy.