Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - September, 2012
Queensland Minister for Local Government, David Crisafulli, has announced he will refer local government de-amalgamation proposals from five former shires to the Boundaries Commissioner.
Report to help build in a changing climate
The Federal Government has released a suite of new reports aimed at helping stakeholders make informed decisions about how to build in a changing climate.
Gold Coast to scale back ICT program following cost blowout
The Gold Coast City Council Governance and Finance Committee has recommended that Council approve a scaled back ICT program, following a blowout in its cost from an initial $40 million to over $100 million.
Hobsons Bay CEO to move to Brimbank
The Chief Executive Officer of Hobsons Bay City Council, Bill Jaboor has resigned to take up the CEO position at neighbouring Brimbank City Council.
New interim president for ALGA
The Australian Local Government Association has appointed Felicity-Ann Lewis, Mayor of the City of Marion in Adelaide, South Australia, to replace Genia McCaffery as President.
Queensland budget outcomes for local government
The Queensland budget has allocated $148.5 million in capital grants for councils.
New CEO for Perth City Council
The former Chief Executive of Redland City Council, Gary Stevenson, has been appointed as the City of Perth's new Chief Executive Officer. He will take up the position in late October 2012.
New SA centre to fund innovation solutions to unemployment
A partnership between the University of Adelaide, the City of Playford and the South Australian Government has received Federal funding of $11.3 million to support the establishment of the $15.3 million Stretton Centre.
eSmart Libraries to help manage cyber safety
The Telstra Foundation and The Alannah and Madeline Foundation have announced an $8 million, multi-year partnership to work alongside libraries to develop and deliver eSmart Libraries.
Final report on Melbourne's six-year retail strategy released
The Melbourne City Council releasted the final report card of its Melbourne Retail Strategy 2006-2012, showing that Melbourne has developed into Australia’s premier retail city.
Google nominates top ten eTowns
Five regional and five metropolitan councils have been recognised by Google as Australia’s top 10 eTowns.
MAV calls for fair go from state and federal governments
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has called for time out on the “unbearable cumulative impacts of government reforms and funding cuts”, and wants the Australian and Victorian governments to give back.
New CEO for Central Desert Shire Council
Central Desert Shire Council has a new CEO with the appointment of Cathryn Hutton to replace Roydon Robertson who retired on 10th August having worked for the Council from its inception in 2008, initially as Director of Corporate Services, and then for the past three years as CEO.
Parramatta launches new City Identity Campaign
Parramatta City Council has launched its new City Identity Campaign, developed to explain Parramatta's story and articulate how the City will drive and sustain the economic, social, residential and educational needs of greater Sydney.
Queensland minister targets Local Government Act
The Queensland Local Government Minister David Crisafulli is campaigning to change the Local Government Act and has garnered the support of five Queensland mayors.
Research to focus on water management reform
The impact of stormwater management on local wetlands and urban design will be the main focus for review as State and local governments, business, industry and The University of Western Australia prepare to launch new research that will guide water management reform in Western Australia.
WA boosts funding for coastal management
The Western Australian Government has increased its funding for the Coastal Protection Program by $4 million for the 2013-14 round.