Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - August, 2022
The Queensland Government says it is committed to the development of a First Nations treaty.
Bushfire risk for those who move
Research suggests people who are forced to relocate after a bushfire are at a higher risk of PTSD.
Call to expose dam case
Opponents of a new dam in NSW say it will cost several times more than the benefit it brings.
Remote quality tested
A water suppliers’ group says almost 200,000 people in remote Australia do not have access to adequate drinking water.
Resilience NSW replaced
The NSW government is replacing Resilience NSW in response to a recent flood report.
CCC head makes federal suggestions
A legal expert says the Federal Government should look to WA when creating its national anti-corruption body.
Councils seek care providers
Dozens of Victorian councils are moving to outsource their in-home care assistance.
Feds fund bin expansion
The federal and ACT governments are working to stop the export of waste products in Canberra.
Sacked councillors consider compo
A former Logan City councillor says lives were destroyed before a corruption probe into the council was dropped.
City tree scheme continues
Melbourne Water is helping plant trees to cool the city and improve water quality.
Murray-Darling dams near full
Murray-Darling Basin dams and catchments are nearly full, and its management authority says high flows are likely to continue.
MPs agree to bio scheme
Federal, state and territory ministers have agreed to Australia’s first national biosecurity plan.
Safety charge for NT city
A council in the Northern Territory has been charged over a near-drowning incident.
Offshore wind scheme opens
The Federal Government has announced the first offshore wind area to be formally assessed under its new framework.
Council bin deal reviewed
Queensland’s competition watchdog says Logan City Council undercut competitors with its own green waste program.
Drunk mayor deal probed
The mayor of a Queensland local government has been investigated over a drink driving offence.
Melbourne considers Jan 26 shift
Melbourne City Council has voted to review its approach to January 26 celebrations.
SA fights housing issue
South Australia is rushing to build new public housing as its waitlist grows.