Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - July, 2024
Locals aid basin efforts
The MDBA is running a new project that blends traditional First Nations knowledge with modern fisheries science.
Uranium lease to be scrapped
The federal government is moving to end a uranium lease at Jabiluka and add it to Kakadu National Park.
Bond change to save renters
The NSW Government has committed to developing the nation's first Portable Rental Bonds Scheme.
Council monitors continued
The appointment of municipal monitors at Victoria's Moonee Valley City Council has been extended for an additional seven months
Councils call for grant return
Local government advocates have called for funding shake-up in a federal inquiry.
Council faces hacking claim
A ransomware gang has targeted SA’s Wattle Range Council, threatening to release over 40,000 stolen files.
Liverpool to fight claims
Sydney’s Liverpool City Council says it will initiate legal action against the New South Wales government following claims of widespread dysfunction.
Earthquake concern lowers dam
Hunter Water has announced immediate measures to lower water levels in Grahamstown Dam.
Water class enhanced
Melbourne Water has launched a new education centre designed to teach Victorian students about ...
City told to explain itself
The Liverpool City Council has been given a week to justify why it should not be suspended.
Councils seek energy input
Local governments in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland are advocating for a more significant role in planning renewable energy projects.
Tram strike to slow services
Sydney commuters will endure significant peak hour disruptions this week as light rail workers strike over pay and conditions.
Local links in Port Augusta plan
A new community partnership has been formed in the hope of creating a safer, stronger Port Augusta.
Ombudsman pushes obligations
A government body has called for the reclassification of mobile services.
Treaty process continues
Victoria is on the brink of a historic milestone, poised to become the first Australian state to negotiate an Indigenous treaty.
Millions drive NT efforts
The Federal and Northern Territory governments have announced new investment in water security projects.
River renaming floated
Sydney's Cooks River could be renamed “Goolay'yari”, meaning “place of pelican dreaming” in local Aboriginal languages.
Inquiry slams Sydney road
A parliamentary inquiry has condemned the traffic chaos caused by the $3.9 billion Rozelle interchange in NSW.
Racism missed on all levels
Governments have been accused of inadequately addressing racism, with many even avoiding the term altogether.
SA signs green deal
South Australia has become the first state to sign a deal aimed at providing renewable energy to every ...