Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - August, 2021
Research undertaken for Victoria’s Country Fire Authority (CFA) suggests the frequency of high-risk bushfire days could triple in some parts of Victoria in coming decades.
AEMC allows panel charge
The AEMC is allowing power companies to charge Australians with rooftop solar panels for exporting electricity to the grid.
Old coal risk detailed
Experts have warned about the toxic legacy of an old coal-fired power station in Queensland.
State seeks gas input
The Victorian Government is looking for input on its plan to bring back the onshore gas industry.
Ex-Mayor charged over BnB
A former Tasmanian mayor has been charged after allegedly offering discount accommodation to council staff.
Jab money for giant council
Central Land Council staff and councillors have been paid $500 each to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Passport pushed for NSW PS
A Sydney think-tank wants mandatory vaccines for the state’s public sector.
Waste dump challenge looms
The Federal Government has settled on a site for its planned nuclear waste dump.
Leak tech spread in Tasmania
TasWater has implemented a high-tech leakage management system that can detect the sound of leaks.
Old heaters shorten lives
Experts say wood-fired heaters are causing a concerning number of premature deaths.
Cabinet curtain could open
A legal decision could reveal new details of discussions at ‘National Cabinet’ meetings.
Tailored scheme seen to help
Experts report success in a culturally-adapted early childhood program for Aboriginal children.
Mayor probed over loan
The Mayor of Cairns is being investigated over a friendly loan that helped save his political career.
Short-term mayors expected
A group of Sydney mayors could be elected for just two months before facing the polls again.
Hunter hails desal approval
Hunter Water has received planning approval for a new desalination plant.
Missing tests put towns at risk
Many Kimberley Indigenous communities do not have microbial drinking water testing.
Tank plan to protect platypus
Melbourne Water is encouraging the use of ‘smart tanks’ to help the humble platypus.
Bushfire effects checked
At least 15 per cent of people in affected areas report adverse health effects from the Summer bushfires of 2019-2020.