Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - August, 2023
Staffing linked to fire ant spread
The battle against fire ants in south-east Queensland is facing a setback due to bureaucratic delays.
Court continues for mine impact
A long-standing dispute over miner FMG’s impact on Yindjibarndi Country continues this week.
Homeless links demanded
A new report calls for enhanced government collaboration to tackle homelessness.
New money for school boost
The Federal Government has committed $6.4 million to establishing a new site to transform Indigenous education.
Powerful 'Plan B' outlined
Two veterans of the energy sector are pushing a $6 billion alternative energy transition plan.
Tas. link questioned
The giant undersea electricity project connecting Tasmania to the mainland is in jeopardy.
Decade delay on WA repairs
Main Roads WA says it will take up to ten years to tackle its road maintenance backlog.
Queensland outlines housing future
The Queensland Government says it will build thousands of homes under its new South East Queensland Regional Plan.