Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - September, 2018
Authorities are using satellites to keep track of river flows in the northern Murray–Darling Basin in a bid to guard against water theft.
Councils oppose coastal drilling
Port Lincoln City Council in South Australia has joined a list of councils who oppose drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
CSG study finds acceptable air
CSIRO has completed a three-year study of air quality in CSG-heavy areas of Queensland.
PM to dump NEG
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he will scrap the National Energy Guarantee (NEG).
Small town seeks big savings
Residents of a small town in north-east Victoria are taking power prices into their own hands.
Big NAIF loan for NT upgrades
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has made its largest investment to date.
Councillors face NSW crackdown
Tough new codes of conduct for NSW councillors are coming into force ...
WA sectors to come together
WA’s state and local governments have pledged to work together on new economic developments.
Green reserves reviewed
New research suggests protected areas alone are not enough to save Australia’s threatened species.
MDBA report suggests split
A draft report says the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) could be split into two separate institutions.
UCG trial gets green light
SA has approved trials of a controversial mining technology that is banned in other states.