Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - August, 2021
First Nations communities along the Murray-Darling Basin want a new concept for water management to be put into practice.
ATO details remote rort
The ATO has provided new details on an outback tax scam that cost it millions.
Police murder trial delayed
The High Court has delayed the murder trial of NT police officer Zachary Rolfe.
BHP slashes Hunter value
BHP has slashed millions from the value of its NSW Hunter Valley thermal coal mine.
Double win for dual-use roof
A new study has shown the advantages of combining green roofs with solar setups.
Council bill deals slammed
The SA Ombudsman has revealed “unjust” and “unreasonable” treatment of Aboriginal residents' bills by the Coober Pedy Council.
Councils want help on green goals
Council advocates are lobbying for more money to help local governments meet climate goals.
New VLGA president elected
A new president has been elected for the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA).
QLD seeks new quarantine
The Queensland Government is pushing ahead with a dedicated COVID-19 quarantine facility that the Federal Government rejected.
Rail hub "honeypot" revealed
The NSW Government has paid external consultants over $2 million for rail strategies in the last few years.
SA building regional mains
SA Water is preparing to spend big on new water mains for regional towns.
Dark roof ban looms
New South Wales is considering new building regulations that would ban dark roofing in some areas.
Farm visa outlined
The Federal Government has announced a new type of agricultural visa for foreigners to work on Australian farms.
$378m redress scheme launched
Survivors of Stolen Generation policies have welcomed a $378 million redress scheme.
Council prepares border ads
The most southern council in NSW is saving up to lobby for a border bubble.
Logged forests linked to fire risk
New research shows logged forests near regional and rural towns are at increased risk of higher fire severity.